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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ, intends to negotiate a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a non-competitive basis with Cobham Mission ... The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ, intends to negotiate a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a non-competitive basis with Cobham Mission Systems, CAGE U11918, for Aerial Retractable Refuel Probe (ARRP)Tool Sets to include: Installation ARRP and the Tool Set (p/n: 901-266-556-101 NSN: 4920-01-518-4039), Seal Replacement ARRP (p/n: 901-266-557-101 NSN: 5330-01-508-2187). The V-22 Osprey Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office (JPO) worked specifically with Cobham Mission Systems in the design and development of the Tool Set, Installation ARRP and the Tool Set, Seal Replacement ARRP. The tool sets were uniquely developed to meet the torque/speed limitations, specialty equipment protection, structural support. The Government does not possess the all of technical data rights that would be required to enable manufacture through an alternate source. Cobham Mission Systems and Bell-Boeing JPO are the original equipment manufacturers. While the Government assumed the rights to the Bell-Boeing JPO developed drawings, the Government did not receive rights to the Cobham Mission System drawings and Cobham Mission System still holds proprietary data rights to their drawings. This is further confirmed by the acquisition method code of `3H` for both the Tool Set, Installation ARRP and the Tool Set, Seal Replacement ARRP, which indicates: direct purchase from manufacturer, inadequate data. Both the Tool Set, Installation ARRP and the Tool Set, Seal Replacement ARRP technical data packages include information proprietary to Cobham Mission Systems. The Government intends to procure the above under the authority 10 USC 2304(C)(1), FAR 6302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days of the posting of this notice. A determination of the Government not to opent the requirement to competition, based on the responses to this notice is soley within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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Aerial Retractable Refuel Probe (ARRP) Tool Sets Background: This is a Request for information (RFI) for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract... Aerial Retractable Refuel Probe (ARRP) Tool Sets Background: This is a Request for information (RFI) for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst NJ (NAWCADLKE) requires Aerial Retractable Refuel Probe (ARRP) Tool Sets. Multiple requirements exists at the Organizational level of maintenance for specific tasking on the V-22 Osprey’s ARRP which is used during in-flight refueling from a refueling aircraft. The ARRP consists of a probe on the end of retractable tubes and multiple other main components. Each component has unique maintenance efforts required to keep the ARRP functioning properly. Failure of the ARRP to function properly can result in fuel leakage. Both the Tool Set, Installation ARRP and the Tool Set, Seal Replacement ARRP perform the necessary organizational level of maintenance tasks on the ARRP. The ARRP Tool Sets are comprised of uniquely designed tools and specialty protection equipment that interface on various components of the ARRP during maintenance. NAWCADLKE is seeking information for industry regarding ARRP Tool Sets. Please provide the following information: General description of your ARRP Tool Sets Identification of critical requirements for the ARRP Tool Sets Overview of your ARRP Tool Sets Discuss critical information required for the use of your ARRP Tool Sets Describe environmental testing test methods Provide any additional information you desire General Guidelines Your information package should not exceed 10 pages. Any operation manual provided shall not be counted against this page limit. Responses to this RFI should be submitted to kimberley.bock@navy.mil; no later than 10 days from the date of this posting.