15 -- MD500E Repair

The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, United States Border Patrol El Paso Flight Operations intends to enter into a sole source contract with E. M. Heli-Logistics, Ltd., Hanger #15 5225 216th St., Langley, BC V2Y 2N3 to provide transportation, inspection, and repair of MD500E helicopter that experienced a dynamic rollover in Plentytree, MT. The I beam, turtle back and dog house are intact. Once the cost estimate is received, the Government, at its option, may provide parts from inventory. This proposed contract action for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability [must be FAA 369 Airframe Repair Station (or comparable if not in US)] to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any interested persons may, within 7 calendar days after the date of this Notice, indicate interest in this requirement by submitting a letter to the Contracting Officer at U.S. Border Patrol Flight Operations Center, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX 79906. Inquiries may be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Responses are due by noon, El Paso local time. No solicitation is available.