The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a firm fixed price order under a Basic Ordering Agreement for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) necessary to evaluate the current fatigue life of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y Helicopter Tailboom Assembly sub-components and perform analysis of subcomponents to derive a modification, via an Engineering Change Proposal, necessary to increase the fatigue life of the sub-components to 10,000 hours.
This action will be negotiated and awarded on a sole source basis with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI), Fort Worth, Texas, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”. BHTI is the only qualified source which possesses the detailed knowledge of the H-1 aircraft and components to redesign the landing gear skid tube in a timely and cost effective manner. This notice is for information purposes only. For subcontracting opportunities, contact Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. directly.
For subcontracting opportunities, please visit the following website:
http://www.bellflight.com/suppliers/become-a-supplier