The Naval Air Systems Command intends to place an order on contract (N00019-09-C-0019) with The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO to change door 404L/R to remove countersinks to improve maintenance when removing and installing the door for the United States Navy F/A-18 Program.  Award of the F/A-18 production contract was made with the authority under FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  Boeing is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the F/A-18 aircraft.  As such, The Boeing Company is the only company with the unique knowledge, expertise, special skills, facilities, manufacturing techniques, and technical data required to complete this requirement.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  Interested parties may identify their interest and submit technical information and a technical capability statement in response to this notice.  Responses without a return address, mailing address, and company telephone number will not be recognized.  No phone calls will be accepted.  Proprietary data in the responses will be protected where so designated.  Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DoD activity.  A determination not to compete this proposed effort based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact The Boeing Company at (314) 545-6168.  Any questions regarding this synopsis should be sent via e-mail to [email protected] by close of business 25 October 2013. Numbered note 22 (sole source) applies.

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