N00019-13-G-0003 Propeller Systems and Propeller System Parts

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 provisions with GE Aviation Systems LLC, doing business as Dowty Propellers.

The Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) will consist of a five (5) year ordering period for the procurement of Dowty R-391 Propeller Systems and Propeller System parts.   

Dowty Propellers is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the R-391 Propeller and is the only known firm with the necessary knowledge, technical data, equipment, facilities, and experience with the subject propeller system to provide the required supplies within the required time frame. 

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336413 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.

The proposed BOA is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the 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 forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete with 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.

Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available.  Request for the same will be disregarded.  THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.