16 -- 16- H-53 Integrated Maintenance Diagnostis System

5. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract actions with Goodrich Fuel and Utility Systems, 100 Panton Road, Vergennes, VT. 05491, on an other than full and open competitive basis for commercially available onboard Integrated Maintenance Diagnostics System (IMDS) for the H-53 helicopters. These items will be procured in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, ?Acquisition of Commercial Items.? The resultant contract actions will cover FY-07 effort and establish options for out year units and support. Support of IMDS integration and operation, including sustaining engineering support, logistics support, production support, spares, parts, and any nonrecurring related support will be procured utilizing deivery orders under a Basic Ordering Agreement established with Goodrich. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. See numbered notes 22.