Structural and Electrical Upgrade for UH-1Y and AH-1Z Aircraft Trade Study

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to issue Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) a cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-16-G-0012 for the completion and analysis of an UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircraft structural and electrical trade study. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition under 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. BHTI is the sole designer, developer, integrator and producer of the H-1 aircraft, and are the only known source that possesses the requisite engineering data to successfully complete the H-1 aircraft structural and electrical upgrade recommendations.

Interested parties may submit a capability statement to the specialist listed herein detailing their interest and ability to meet this trade study requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All capability statements received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed 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. Interested parties may also contact BTHI procurement officials for potential subcontracting opportunities.

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