One-Time procurement of the Fuel Heater Assembly in support of the Global Hawk RQ-4

This is a one-time purchase of the Fuel Heater Assembly in support of the Gobal Hawk RQ-4. The proposed contract action will be contracted sole source to Tayco Engineering, Inc., CAGE: 50422, Cypress, CA., pursuant to 10 USC 2304(C)(1).

NSN: 4820-01-525-2269TM; P/N: 476-7988-1; NOUN: Fuel Heater Assembly. ITEM FUNCTION: Electrical device used to control heat. ITEM MATERIAL: Metallic. ITEM DESCRIPTION: LENGTH: 8.6 in; WIDTH: 15.0 in; HEIGHT: 9.5 in; WEIGHT: 21.0 lbs.

QTY: 6 each

FOB: Origin

DESTINATION: SW3119

IUID Requirements are applicable to this acquisition

DELIVERY: 180 Days ARO

A written RFQ will be issued. The anticipated award date is: 28 February 2022

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services 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 45 days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis/solicitation 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.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Based upon market research, the Government is anticipating using the policies contained in FAR Part 15, Contract by Negotiations, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement within 15 days of this notice.