The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to negotiate on a limited competition basis with the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. and their authorized manufacturer, Red Barn Machine, for Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) in support of the MQ-8C Unmanned Aircraft System Program. A Firm Fixed Price, 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type contract is planned. This acquisition is for the manufacture and delivery of the following MQ-8C PSE in the base year: Lateral Rigging Tool, P/N 407-201-303-101 / RBT400353, minimum quantity 2, maximum quantity 14; Longitudinal Rigging Tool, P/N 407-201-304-101 / RBT400354, minimum quantity 2, maximum quantity 14; Hub Support, P/N 407-210-001-101 / RBT18522, minimum quantity 12, maximum quantity 20; Puller Assembly, P/N 407-240-013-101 / RBT400229, minimum quantity 2, maximum quantity 14; Driveshaft Tool Set, P/N SKSP1425-501 / RBBP1425-101, minimum quantity 12, maximum quantity 14. Four additional ordering periods will be included. Each of the ordering periods will include a maximum quantity of twelve (12) each for the above PSE. (Part numbers are listed as Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. part number / Red Barn Machine Inc. part number). All equipment must be new. No refurbished items will be accepted.
Data rights have been provided by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. to their authorized manufacturer, Red Barn Machine. The Government does not own rights to the data or drawings to permit full and open competition. As such, this acquisition is being pursued under the sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C 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. Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.
GENERAL INFORMATION: There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.
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