15---H-1 Helicopter Upgrades

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc (BHTI), 600 Hurst Blvd, Hurst TX 76053 on an other than full and open competition basis for firm fixed priced options for H-1 Helicopter Upgrades Lot 5 (FY08) , Lot 6 (FY09) and Lot 7 (FY10) requirements. The effort consists of procuring and fabricating components, integrating and installing Contractor furnished and Government furnished equipment, to include reused and remanufactured parts from USMC inducted H-1 Program aircraft, assembly, testing and delivery of UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircraft, along with related requirements. Option Lot 5 requirements consist of quantities up to 15 UH-1Ys, and 5 AH-1Zs. Option Lot 6 requirements consists of quantities up to 16 UH-1Ys and 9 AH-1Zs. Option Lot 7 requirements consist of quantities up to 16 UH-1Ys and 12 AH-1Zs. The related requirements include, but are not limited to, associated integrated logistics support, quality assurance, reliability and maintainability programs, and technical, administrative, and financial data requirements. This effort will also include initial logistics support and spares. This requirement will be procured in accordance the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that BHTI is the only responsible source and no other type of equipment will satisfy Marine Corps requirements. Bell Textron is the designer, developer and sole producer of the aircraft and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance and support characteristics of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y to fulfill this need in a timely manner. This notice is for information purposes only and represents an update to the synopsis released previously for this requirement. Ms. Mellisa Holland, telephone number (817) 280-6545 is the point of contact at Bell Textron for any subcontracting opportunities. Note 22.