16 -- 16- H-53 Integrated Maintenance Diagnostis System

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to award Firm Fixed Price contracts to Goodrich Fuel and Utility Systems for commercially available Integrated Maintenance Diagnostics Systems (IMDS) designed for H-53 helicopters. These contracts will be awarded on a non-competitive basis under FAR Part 12, which governs the acquisition of commercial items. The initial contract will cover work for the fiscal year 2007, with options included for additional units and extended support in subsequent years. The support encompasses IMDS integration and operation, including sustaining engineering, logistics, production, spares, parts, and any necessary nonrecurring support, all to be managed through delivery orders issued under a Basic Ordering Agreement with Goodrich. The solicitation for this contract, identified by the number N00019-06-C-0298, is a presolicitation notice issued by the Department of Defense through the Naval Air Systems Command office in Patuxent River, Maryland. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413, which pertains to aerospace product and parts manufacturing. Points of contact for the contract are two contract specialists, Ronald N Guy and Erin J Alex, who can be reached via provided email addresses and phone numbers for further information. The contract actions aim to ensure the continued operational capability and maintenance of the IMDS on the H-53 helicopters.