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The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Contracts Department, Patuxent River, MD in support of NAVAIR 4.4, Propulsion and Power, intends to negotiate an order under Basic Ordering Agr... The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Contracts Department, Patuxent River, MD in support of NAVAIR 4.4, Propulsion and Power, intends to negotiate an order under Basic Ordering Agreement FA8122-19-G-0001 on a sole source basis with General Electric (GE) Aviation, 1000 Western Ave, Lynn, MA 01902 to procure a F404 Fuel Flow Transmitter Retrofit Kit. This kit, referred to as the C-81 Kit (kit identification number 1850LKA147194XX) consists of a Modified Fuel Flow Transmitter Housing to improve component life and reduce housing failures. This kit includes the following parts: Housing Coil Assembly (part number 4324A27G700), Packing (part number 5500W10P085/5500W18P001), Gasket (part number 3830W72P001), Connector (part number 2620W62G700), Screw (part number N55P9004), Washer/lock (part number N406P5) and Washer (part number N400P5). The USN requirement consists of procuring a quantity of 300 with an option to procure a total of 1153 C-81 kits. These kits have previously been developed, tested, and qualified for modification for the F404 engine under the Component Improvement Program through extensive research, development, and approval through the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process with NAVAIR and GE. It is anticipated that the resultant Order shall be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. A determination by the Government not to compete these efforts is solely within the discretion of the Government. GENERAL INFORMATION: The CIP is a continuing engineering support program that provides engineering man-hours, laboratory testing, technical data, and modification kits/hardware to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of in-service aircraft propulsion and power systems. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) GE Aviation has the knowledge, experience, and technical data necessary to fulfill the Government's need and schedule for the above specified engine components. Accordingly, GE Aviation is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with GE Aviation at the following address: GE Aviation, 1000 Western Ave., Lynn, MA 01902. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred and/or money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change. The point of contact is Margarette Wolfe, Contract Specialist, via E-mail: margarette.wolfe@navy.mil, or by phone at (301) 757-0052.