FOD Mitigation & Investigation Program

Added: Apr 12, 2016 3:20 pm The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Rolls-Royce Military AERO Engines LTD, Bristol, England, and subsequently award a modification to contract N00019-12-G-0002, Delivery Order 1007, to provide an F402 (AV-8B) specific, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Mitigation & Investigation Program. This contract action will be issued on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

Rolls Royce Military AERO Engines, LTD. is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the F402 (AV-8B) series engine and is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience and technical expertise to continue to provide the required supplies and services. Rolls Royce is the only source with the technical data, facilities and capabilities required to provide the associated system and sustainment support for the F402 (AV-8B) series engine. Rolls-Royce maintains configuration control over the F402 engine and will not provide unlimited rights to the Government. No other manufacturer could design, develop and properly integrate F402 engine upgrades to meet the contract delivery schedules required to resolve issues in the fleet with the current configuration. Rolls Royce was selected as the prime contractor for the original engine development resulting from a full and open competition.

Under this contract modification, Rolls Royce shall provide comprehensive FOD mitigation and investigative services that increases the operational readiness and safety of flight by reducing FOD rates. The Period of Performance for this contract modification is anticipated to be a six-month Base Period and one, twelve month Option Period.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement in which they identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received. For information, or to submit a capability statement, contact Erik Seastrand, Code 2.2.4.2.2, at (301) 342-7586 or via e-mail: erik.seastrand@navy.mil.