Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a limited competition basis to Ultra-Electronics ICE, Inc., CAGE Code 5Y111... The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a limited competition basis to Ultra-Electronics ICE, Inc., CAGE Code 5Y111, or Allied Defense Industries, LLC, an authorized distributor, CAGE Code 0GD25, for the procurement of the H-60 Fuel Control Adapter Set, National Stock Number (NSN) 4930-99-993-0894, P/N FST 8040, in support of FMS H-60 programs. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with 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" for this action. The H-60 Fuel Control Adapter Set is the only piece of peculiar support equipment to meet the maintenance requirements. No other H-60 fuel control adapter set has been identified that can perform the same functions and that is certified by the U.S. Navy to conduct maintenance on military outfitted H-60 helicopters. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). Responsible, interested parties, however, may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. For information, contact Tammy Fossa via e-mail at tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.