The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a cost-type contract action with The Boeing Company (CAGE 76301) of St. Louis, Missouri 63134 for ECP 6465R1, "CHANGES TO THE BLOCK 1 FORWARD FUSELAGE IN SUPPORT OF THE F/A-18E/F SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM - PHASE B3 HOTSPOTS". This contract action will be for the non-recurring engineering efforts to extend the life of the F/A-18E/F beyond the current 6,000 flight hours requirement.  The effort will also include the generation of techical documentation as needed to satisfy the requirement.

The procurement will be procured under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."  The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F-18 aircraft in its various configurations, and is the only source with the knowledge, expertise and on-site personnel necessary to accomplish this effort.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist listed demonstrating their ability to perform the Government's requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement. The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement.

For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Mr. Matthew Biehl with The Boeing Company at (314) 232-6157.