H-1 Upgrades Lot 13 Standpipe/Slip Ring Assembly Redesign

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) on a sole source basis for the redesign and incorporation of Standpipe with an  option for  a Slip Ring assembly compatible with both AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.  The intended contract will be fully funded using FY14 funding.

This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that BHTI is the only responsible source and no other type of equipment will satisfy Marine Corps requirements.  BHTI is the designer, developer and sole producer of the aircraft and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance and support characteristics of the UH-1Y and AH-1Z to fulfill this need in a timely manner.  This notice is for informational purposes only. 

 The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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