The Naval Air System Command intends to contract on a sole source basis with Martin-Baker Aircraft Company, Ltd (MBA), Higher Denham, Middlesex, England for F/A-18 & T-45 production and retrofit Navy Aircrew Common Ejection Seats (NACES). This effort also includes associated spare and repair parts, engineering, logistics support and technical data. Martin-Baker Aircraft Company, Ltd is the manufacturer of the Navy Aircrew Common Ejection Seats (NACES) that are currently deployed throughout the fleet. Expressions of interest in subcontracting should contact Derek Lewis of Martin-Baker Aircraft Company, Ltd at [email protected]

All questions regarding this procurement should be directed to Stacy Wills at 301-757-5908 or email address [email protected]. Mailing address is Naval Air Systems Command, Attn: Stacy Wills, Code: AIR-2.4.2.2.1, Bldg. #2272, Suite 256, 47123 Buse Road, Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547.

Note: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.