F414-GE-400 Engines, Devices, and Modulues Procurement (Lot 18)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm Fixed-Price, sole-source contract modification under contract N00019-11-C-0045 to General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE) to add an additional requirement for F414-GE-400 engines, devices, and modules in support of F/A-18 and E/A-18G aircraft being procured in FY14. This action will be for the procurement of up to an estimated quantity of 101 engines, 96 devices, and 30 modules. This sole-source procurement will also include line items for the procurement of spare engines, modules, and devices as required for support of the F/A-18 engines, however; quantities may vary. The contract will also include line items for the advance acquisition material required for the FY14 production lot of the F414-GE-400 engines, devices, and modules. The planned period of performance will be the base year. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." GEAE is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the F414-GE-400 Engine, and is the 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.