The Naval Air Systems Command, PMA-266, intends to issue a new delivery order under Army BOA W58RGZ-12-G-0002 for commercial spares for the MQ-8C Fire Scout to Bell Hellicopter of Hurst, TX.

The contractor will be responsible for providing labor, parts, and materials necessary to manufacture and deliver spare parts and supplies in support of the Edurance Upgrade of the VTUAV MQ-8C Fire Scout.

The proposed contract action is for hardware for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, onle one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A), states services may be deemed to be available only from one responsible source when it is likely that award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice.  All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Karin Weinert at [email protected] or 732-323-1177.  Responses to this notice must be submitted by 3:00 PM on 22 April 2014.  A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

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