NRE to support enhancementof the existing NAVAIR MH-60 NASTRAN Finite Element Model (FEM) in support of regime recognition for the MH-60 platforms, as well as the development and improvement of the existing MH-60 crack and corrosion database

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a contract on other than full and open competitive basis to Corporation of Mercer University, Warner Robins, GA. This action is to procure Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) to support enhancement of the existing NAVAIR MH-60 NASA STRucture Analysis (NASTRAN) Finite Element Model (FEM) in support of regime recognition for the MH-60 platforms, as well as the development and improvement of the existing MH-60 crack and corrosion database. This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. Mercer is the only known source with the technical data required to perform this effort.

Note: This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. An initial Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought statement for this requirement was posted to FedBizOpps on 26 May 2017. In accordance with the initial RFI for Sources Sought, the capability statement must include your approach to accomplish this effort in a seamless inclusion into the H-60R/S program schedule. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received by 27 June 2017 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 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. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Ms. Andi Mitchell, amitchell@merc-mercer.org
478-953-6800.