H1 System Configuration Sets

The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to award a follow-on contract to N68936-15-D-0022.  The anticipated follow-on will include term and completion Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Cost Only Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS).  This action is based on an other than full and open competition basis.

The anticipated follow-on contract requires System Configuration Set (SCS) upgrades for the H-1 aircraft, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) variants.  This action will be a sole source to  Bell Textron, Incorporated (Bell) based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 justification for only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  Bell is the original H-1 aircraft manufacturer, and is the only source capable of performing this effort to meet fleet needs. As the sole designer, developer, integrator, manufacturer, and supplier of the H-1 aircraft, Bell is the only company that possesses the requisite knowledge of the aircraft and its unique weapon systems. Only Bell has the unique combination of airframe and weapons system integration knowledge to fulfil the contract requirements. The Government does not currently possess the aircraft technical data package that would be required to perform this effort. In order for any other vendor to accomplish updating the hardware and software they would require access to Bell's technical data package for the aircraft. The SCS is comprised of both hardware and software from multiple avionics components and managed by Government adjudicated interface control documents. These SCS's are installed in aircraft to be delivered under the H-1 full-rate production contract as well as retrofit into existing fleet aircraft. Only Bell has the technical data to ensure compatibility between software and aircraft systems due to the ongoing changes, upgrades, and system enhancements that are made to production aircraft.

Deliveries will be made free on board (FOB) destination.  Delivery schedules will be identified within individual delivery orders.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing that they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written response to be received at the contracting office no later than 15 days after the date of publication of this notice, clearly showing its ability to do so without causing programmatic hardship or duplication of cost to the Government.  Responses to this notice shall be submitted to the contracting office and reference solicitation number N68936-22-R-0006 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.  Responses and requests shall be submitted by email to sheena.l.tang.civ@us.navy.mil or john.j.faria2.civ@us.navy.mil.  Award of the subject action is anticipated in the spring of 2023.

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