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The Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, a contract to BAE Systems, Inc., for procurement of four (4) ... The Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, a contract to BAE Systems, Inc., for procurement of four (4) MH-60R Pilot/Co-Pilot seats to support research and testing for the mitigation of vibration levels in the pilot and co-pilot seats. The proposed contract actions for the procurement are those for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” The Government has a requirement for the research and development to reduce vibration levels to the pilot and co-pilots seats in the MH-60R aircraft. BAE Systems, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manufacturer of these seats. To perform the necessary research and testing it is necessary to utilize the OEM specific seats used currently in the aircraft and not a seat that is merely similar in fit and function. 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 with a capability statement. 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 to the attention of Mr. Christopher Woehrer, christopher.m.woehrer.civ@us.navy.mil, or Mr. Jamie Billig using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems, Inc.