This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-1(d).  The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to issue a Sole Source Fixed Price contract to Rhinestahl Corp (CAGE 5QE71) for the procurement of procurement of Depot Level Peculiar Support Equipment identified in Attachment 1, Depot Level PSE Parts List in support of the T408 engine on the CH-53K aircraft. The proposed action is for hardware for which the Government intends to solicit with only the OEM and authorized distributors under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." GE Aviation Systems is the sole developer, designer and manufacturer of the T408 engine and the associated PSE identified in Attachment 1, and is the only source with the requisite knowledge, technical expertise and data to support the development of this item.  The Government does not have the technical data to obtain this item from an alternate source.  GE Aviation Systems has directed the Government to solicit the required PSE directly from its sole authorized distributor, Rhinestahl Corporation (CAGE: 5QE71).

 (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS).  Responsible, interested parties, however, may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  The Government will not pay for any responses received.  There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above.  Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.  No telephone responses will be accepted. For information, contact Duane Hines via e-mail [email protected].