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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD intends to enter into sole source negotiations with, and subsequently award, a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under the DLA Basic Orderi... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD intends to enter into sole source negotiations with, and subsequently award, a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under the DLA Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-19-G-0005 to Aviall Services, Inc. (Cage Code 22819) for the procurement of the MQ-8 M250-C47E engine and components in support of the Fire Scout Program. NAVAIR intends to solicit and negotiate with only a single source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by the FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other source, supplies, and service will satisfy the Agency’s requirements. The M250-C47E engine is considered a critical safety item, therefore, other sources must obtain engineering source approval prior to contract award. Currently, the Government does not have the data rights necessary to support competition for the M250-C47E engine and components procurement. As a result, Aviall Services, Inc. is the exclusive part and publication distributor of Rolls Royce Corporation (Cage Code 63005) Model 250 and RR3300 engine product lines. Rolls-Royce, in partnership with Aviall, is the Original Equipment Manager (OEM), sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the MQ-8 M250-C47E Fire Scout engine and engine spare parts. The Fire Scout Program Office (PMA-266) has determined that the data for the M250-C47E engine and engine spare parts contain restrictive legend and the data is property of Rolls Royce Corporation. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail, U.S. mail or facsimile to the attention of Ms. Ashley Davison or Ms. Dana Veitch using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Mr. Mike Mahoney: M250/RR300 Product Line Manager, Email: mike.mahoney@aviall.com or Phone: (972) 586-6397.

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INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-266 Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) intends to award a sole source contract to procure MQ-8C Fire Scout... INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-266 Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) intends to award a sole source contract to procure MQ-8C Fire Scout engine spares and components over 2 years with a base year and one (1) option year. The planned award for initial procurement of the MQ-8C Fire Scout engine spares and components is May 2020. Rolls Royce Corporation is the Original Equipment Manager (OEM), sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-8C Fire Scout engine and components. The use of another system would cause the United States Marine Corps (USMC) MQ-8C program to have a non-standard configuration for the USMC aircraft, require prohibitive cost and time delay designing and qualifying a new replacement, and would void the Authority to Operate for the aircraft to operate on the USAF satellite communications network causing significant time delays. The Government intends to award to only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than the response date listed. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the hardware described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The required delivery date for the initial procurement of the MQ-8C engines and components is no later than 24 months after contract award. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Place of Performance: Southern U.S. Percentage of Total Effort: 100% On-Site Government: 0% Off-Site Contractor: 0% ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). REQUIRED CAPABILITIES Item Description Part Number Quantity FUEL METERING UNIT M250-10897 2 ELECTRONIC CONTROL M250-10743 4 M250-C47E Engine M250-10586 10 ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 336412 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 2800. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION Interested persons may submit a Capability Statement package identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Only Capability Statements received on or before 15 calendar days after the posting date of this Notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability Statements received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability Statements submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical/management/business area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications: What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? Can or has your company delivered supplies of this nature? If so, please provide details. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, please cite contracts and teaming arrangement. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to provide the supplies? If the company will be teaming or utilizing subcontractors, please include information regarding which work the subcontractor will be responsible for and how the prime will determine the subcontractor is capable of accomplishing the work. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, CAGE code, DUNS number, etc. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), HUB Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. Interested parties are advised against submitting a Capability Statement that merely mimics information in this Notice, provides brochure-like information, or provides general information. Responses to this Notice are not to exceed 20 pages in length on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with one inch margins and font no smaller than 10 points Times New Roman. The Government requests that respondents deliver responses electronically via e-mail in Microsoft Word or PDF format with proper data markings for unclassified and proprietary information no later than 15 calendar days after the posting date of this Notice. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. All submissions should include this Sources Sought Notice Reference Number, company name, company address, CAGE code, DUNS number, and a point-of-contact who is able to discuss the Capability Statement submitted. Point-of contact information should include name, position, phone number, and email address. Acknowledgment of receipt will be provided. All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15.207. All submissions must be clearly marked with the following caption: For Official Use Only, Releasable to Government Agencies for Evaluation Purposes Only. Responses that fail to comply with the above instructions or present ideas not pertinent to subject, may not be reviewed. All information received in response to this Notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Information submitted in response to this Notice is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to provide responses or comments to information received from interested persons, but may request additional information following review. Note: If interested person is a foreign concern or if a U.S. interested person has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) is required. Responses to this Notice shall be sent via e-mail to Ashley Davison at ashley.davison@navy.mil. Responses transmitted by any other means (e.g., by telephone, telefax, mail, etc.), other than those transmitted by e-mail to Ashley Davison, will not be considered.