28 -- ADVANCE ACQUISITION CONTRACT FOR PROCUREMENT OF F414-GE-400 ENGINES, DEVICES

This is a modification to Solicitation Number 20082-05. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Fixed-Price contract to General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE), located at 1000 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01910-0445, for procurement of five full-rate production engine lots (Lot XI/FY07 through Lot XV/FY11). This contract will requirements for engines and devices in the following estimated quantities: ENGINES: FY07 LOT XI QTY 84, FY08 LOT XII QTY 84, FY09 LOT XIII QTY 84, FY10 LOT XIV QTY 84, FY11 LOT XV QTY 84, TOTAL 392 INSTALL DEVICES: FY07 LOT XI QTY 84, FY08 LOT XII QTY 84, FY09 LOT XIII QTY 84, FY10 LOT XIV QTY 84, FY11 LOT XV QTY 84, TOTAL 392 The fixed price contract will also include line items for the procurement of spare engines, modules, and devices as required for support of the F/A-18 engines. Quantities may vary due to changes in funds/requirements. Additionally, the contract will include line items for the advance acquisition material required for each production lot of the F414-GE-400 engines and devices. The Government intends to negotiate solely with GEAE as they are the original designer and developer of the F414-GE-400, and only known source possessing the requisite technical knowledge, and specialized expertise, capability, tooling and technical data necessary to fulfill these requirements within the required timeframe. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Inquiries regarding availability of subcontracting opportunities should be directed to GEAE, 1000 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01910-0445. See numbered note 22.