MH-60R Peculiar Support Equipment

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to issue a Sole Source, Fixed Price contract to HABCO Industries LLC (CAGE Code: 51826) for the procurement the items listed in the table below, in support of the Indian Navy MH-60R program.

Aircraft, Lifting Sling, NSN: 1730-01-367-5166, P/N: 70073-85000-013, Qty:  2
Cart Adapter, NSN: 4920-01-158-5701, P/N: 70700-77200-041 Qty: 2                                                                                            Installation Tool, NSN: 5120-01-242-9631, P/N: 70700-77348-041, Qty: 1
Restrainer, Damper, NSN: 4920-01-156-0963, P/N: 70700-77451-041, Qty: 2
Air Transport Set, NSN: 1730-01-568-2043, P/N: 71700-77000-041, Qty:  1
            
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" for this action. This support equipment is the only support equipment to meet the maintenance requirements of the India Navy MH-60R program. No other support equipment has been identified that can perform the same functions and that is certified by the U.S. Navy to conduct maintenance on military outfitted MH-60R helicopters. 

(THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). Responsible, interested parties, however, may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. 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 responses received. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. For information, contact Tammy Fossa via e-mail tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.