SAM #N00019-24-RFPREQ-APM261-0352

Sole Source Fatigue Substantiation Program for IAF CH-53 Helicopters

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), under the Department of the Navy, is planning a sole source procurement for the CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261). - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Department of the Navy - PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office - OEM Highlight: - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is the only OEM mentioned - Sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the H-53 airframe - Sole integrator of avionics and weapons systems for the platform - Products/Services Requested: - Development of an Israel Air Force (IAF) Baseline Fatigue Substantiation Program for CH-53 helicopters - Includes all materials and services to create, update, and manage configuration documentation - Program is tailored to the IAF's anticipated usage spectrum - No specific part numbers or product quantities are provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification based on Sikorsky's unique technical expertise and proprietary data - Requirement for configuration management and documentation updates specific to IAF operational needs

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, intends to issue a new Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-23-G-0002 to Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, 6900 Main Street, P.O. Box 9731, Stratford, CT 06615, on a sole source basis. The Delivery Order is to provide the effort required to develop an Israel Air Force (IAF) Baseline Fatigue Substantiation Program which is based on the IAF anticipated usage spectrum. This delivery order will procure all material and services required in creating, updating, and managing configuration of all required documentation needed to establish the baseline. The effort shall be procured pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Sikorsky is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the H-53 airframe, as well as the sole integrator of the avionics and weapons systems, and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data than can meet the Governments requirements on a timely basis.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Mr. Jason Lockwood at jason.lockwood@lmco.com.

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