Modification and Upgrades of the V-22 Constant Frequency Generator (CFG)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a Sole-Source Contract under N00019-22-0002 to Collins Aerospace, Rockford, IL for the procurement of the modified and upgraded Constant Frequency Generator (CFG) General Control Units (GCUs), Collins P/N 766101B.

The proposed contract action(s) identified above are those for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source 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.” Collins Aersospace is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the CFG GCUs and as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer. Collins Aerospace is the only known contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data able to provide the required level of supplies and services in support of the V-22. The Government does not  possess adequate license rights to the required technical data package necessary to support a competitive procurement to fulfill the requirement hereinhave, and the Contractor is unwilling to sell, data rights to support competition for the supplies and services described above.  As a result, only Collins Aerospace has the unrestricted totality of technical data, unique engineering support experience, and detailed knowledge of V-22 engines to meet the USN’s requirements.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail, U.S. mail or facsimile to the attention of Bradley Lysaght or Samantha Evans using the contract information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Collins Aerospace: Benvinda.Coutinho@collins.com