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This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Notice is in support of market research to determine the feasibility of a competitive acquisition and to identify parties having an interest in and the resources capable of supporting the requirement for production and delivery of up to 76 aircraft including but not limited to the following types over a five-year period from 2026 – 2030 and provide related support services to include publications, spares, training and technical data:
BELL 407, BELL 412, BELL 429, and BELL 505
A. In the past, this requirement has been restricted to Bell Textron Inc., 3255 Bell Flight Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, 76118; Cage Code 97499 under the basis of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-4(c) International Agreement in which the terms of an agreement or treaty or the written directions, such as an Line of Accounting (LOA), has the effect of requiring the use of other than competitive procedures for the acquisition. Bell has been the only known source that has the required tooling, facilities, trained staff and proprietary data necessary to manufacture the above mentioned aircraft. All Offerors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be eligible for award.
B. Interested parties responding to this Notice shall demonstrate their capability to provide all personnel, materials, and supplies required to satisfy all requirements. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 3366411, Aircraft Manufacturing. Customers include Foreign Military Sales (FMS) as well as potential sales to Other Government Agencies (OGA). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.
C. This Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. The USG will not pay for information requested, nor will it compensate any Respondent for any cost incurred in
developing information provided to the USG. Not responding to this Notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.
See attachment for full details of soures sought information.