SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM275-0801

MV-22 Block B to Block C Mission Computer Obsolescence Initiative Non-Recurring Engineering Integration

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through the V-22 Joint Program Office (PMA-275), is seeking specialized engineering services for the MV-22 Osprey aircraft. - Sole-source procurement to Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, the only OEM with required expertise and technical data for the V-22 Tiltrotor - Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) services to integrate: - Osprey Drive System Safety Health Information - Traffic Collision Avoidance System - Manual Override Switch capabilities - Integration applies to MV-22 Block B to Block C Mission Computer Obsolescence Initiative retrofitted aircraft - No specific products or part numbers listed; focus is on engineering integration - Effort expected to span two years

OEMs Highlighted: - Bell - Boeing

Unique Requirements: - Only Bell Boeing can provide the necessary technical expertise and proprietary data for this integration - Engineering services are strictly for mission computer upgrades and safety feature integration

Description

Naval Air Systems Command, V-22 Joint Program Office (PMA-275), intends to negotiate and award a sole-source Delivery Order to the Bell Boeing Joint Project Office for the procurement of Non-Recurring Engineering required to integrate the Osprey Drive System Safety Health Information, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, and Manual Override Switch capabilities into the MV-22 Block B to Block C Mission Computer Obsolescence Initiative retrofitted aircraft.  The estimated period of performance is two years, with anticipated award in September 2027.

This action is being awarded on a sole-source basis to the Bell Boeing Joint Project Office in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” Bell Boeing is the sole designer, developer, and producer of the V-22 Tiltrotor aircraft and is the only known source that possesses the requisite knowledge and expertise required to perform this effort. Bell Boeing is also the only source that possesses the totality of engineering and technical data required to perform these efforts.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

For possible subcontracting opportunities, please contact the Bell Boeing Joint Project Office.

Bell: supplierdiversity@bh.com

Boeing: jennifer.m.mckeon@boeing.com

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