F414 F07 Sole Source CIP Kits

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) awarded a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Order to General Electric (GE) Aviation, Cincinnati, OH to procure Component Improvement Program (CIP) modification kits to the F414 aircraft engine. The Order is awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. The USN requirement procured QTY of (744) F414 F07 Front Frame Oil Supply upgrade kits; these kits have previously been developed, tested, and qualified for modification to the F414 engine under the Component Improvement Program through extensive research, development, and approval through the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process with NAVAIR and GE.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition was pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. A determination by the Government not to compete these efforts is solely within the discretion of the Government.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The CIP is a continuing engineering support program that provides engineering man-hours, laboratory testing, technical data, and modification kits/hardware to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of in-service aircraft propulsion and power systems.  The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) GE Aviation has the knowledge, experience, and technical data necessary to fulfill the Government's need and schedule for the above specified engine components.  Accordingly, GE Aviation is the only know qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with GE Aviation at the following address: GE Aviation, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred and/or money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change.