Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) INTENDS TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) task orders to General Electric Aviation (GEA) for the Component Improvement Program (CIP) in support of the F404, F414, T58, T64, T700 and T408 aircraft engines. Analysis and testing under CIP will be done to resolve safety and readiness problems; maintain specification performance; redesign low reliability parts; forecast hardware wear-out rates, life limits, and problems before they occur in the Fleet; and develop quality design changes and repair procedures where a return-on-investment can be realized. Contract deliverables will include engineering change proposals, manufacturing drawings, operating instructions and limits, maintenance instructions, rework/repair procedures, life limits, reliability and maintainability predictions, technical reports, specification change notices, and test reports. The period of performance for these task orders will be one year during Calendar Year 2019. These awards are based on Title 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented at FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source or no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. No additional written information, formal request for proposal, or solicitation is available at this time. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND IS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 5.2.
GENERAL INFORMATION: GEA is the sole designer, developer, and integrator of the above engines and is uniquely qualified to provide the complete range of program support required by the fleet. In addition, GEA is the only known firm that possesses the technical data necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements. However, responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this notice in writing that contains information that may be used by the Government to determine whether or not to conduct competitive procurements(s). A determination by the Government not to open this class of requirements to competition based upon response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government. Points of contact for this announcement are: Contract Specialist, Carol L. Thomas at 301 757-0304, carol.thomas1@navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Candice Anderson at 301 757-0013, Candice.l.anderson@navy.mil.
Carol L. Thomas, Contract Specialist, Phone 301 757-0304, Fax 301 995-1588, Email carol.thomas1@navy.mil - Candice L Anderson, Procuring Contracting Officer, Phone 301-757-0013, Fax 301-757-8988, Email candice.l.anderson@navy.mil
