16--Rolls Royce AE 1107C Engine EMD Contract Extension

This is a notice of intent to negotiate with Rolls Royce Corporation, 2001 South Tibbs Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0420 on an other than full and open competitive basis to extend the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) Contract N00019-93-C-0052 four years in order to accommodate performance impacts resulting from the V-22 Program?s reduced production quantities and suspension of flight operations. The extended period of performance covers FY03 through FY06 sustaining engineering support; ILS management; maintainability support; flight test support; technical, program and financial management; and study/investigation efforts. This support will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Rolls Royce Corporation is the designer, developer and sole producer of the AE family of engines, and is the only source with sufficient prerequisite knowledge and experience necessary to perform these efforts.