RFI in support of J&A for NRE to support enhancement of existing NAVAIR MH60 NASTRAN FEM to support regime recognition for MH60 platforms, and development and improvement of existing MH60 crack and corrosion database

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, to authorize and approve the issuance of a Firm Fixed Price contract. This effort if for the procurement of Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) to support enhancement of 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 period of performance is anticipated to be 1 year.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency.  The capability statement must include your approach to accomplish this effort in a seamless inclusion into the H-60R/S program schedule.   This notice is not a request for proposal and does not imply or promise that the Government intends to award a contract vehicle as result of this notice or in response to any capability statements received.  The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred to prepare responses to this notice.