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28 -- Global Hawk Growth Engine

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303AESG-GE-PSNOTICEFederal

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The 303d Aeronautical Systems Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base plans to award a contract for enhancements to the unmanned aircraft system engine, specifically focusing on maintaining commonality with existing commercial items and potentially improving performance. This procurement aligns with NAICS code 336412 and is anticipated to have an initial contract value up to $4.5 million for fiscal year 2006, with possible additional funding in subsequent years. The solicitation is expected to be issued on a sole source basis, targeting Rolls Royce Corporation as the only responsible source capable of meeting the stringent requirements. The effort involves work classified at the SECRET level, with potential for higher classification, necessitating secure facilities and appropriate security clearances. Key qualifications for the contractor include the ability to manufacture, integrate, and test the current Global Hawk Engine, ownership or acquisition of relevant data rights, demonstrated expertise in subcontractor management, and experience working with government acquisition offices. The work supports the Global Hawk program under the Aeronautical Systems Center and may offer subcontracting opportunities. Interested subcontractors are encouraged to contact Rolls Royce directly. Contract negotiators at Wright-Patterson AFB are available for inquiries, providing points of contact for coordination during the solicitation process.

General Info

Sole source $4.5M contract to Rolls Royce for secret-level Global Hawk engine enhancements.

Agency

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NAICS

336412 - Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 5

Presolicitation

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Organization & Contact Information

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Contacts2 people available

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Contacts

Michael D AllenContract Negotiator

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Tina L GreenContract Negotiator

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The 303d Aeronautical Systems Group, Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Aeronautical Systems Center, anticipates the award of unmanned aircraft system engine enhancements contract. Requirements for this procurement expect to include, but are not limited to, sustainment of commonality with commercial item line and potential performance improvements. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 336412. Please indicate the number of employees relative to the size standard of 1000 for determination of small business status.The Air Force's expected initial contract award value is expected to be no more than $4.5M in FY06. Additional funding is possible in future years. The Government expects to release the solicitation for this requirement, as needed, on a Sole Source basis IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source being Rolls Royce Corp., located at 2001 S Tibbs Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46268 CAGE Code 1E0F1. Subcontracting possibilities may exist. For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may submit appropriate information to Richard W. Lovell, at (317) 230-4343 or richard.w.lovell@rolls-royce.com. The proposed effort involves work classified at the SECRET level with potential to go higher. Interested firms must possess capabilities to meet the following criteria: - ability to manufacture, integrate and test the current Global Hawk Engine, - own or obtain the data rights associated with the performance of this work for the commercial product, - demonstrate efficient subcontractor and vendor product acquisition management including working with other Government agencies, - possess experience in interacting with Government acquisition program offices, - ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET level security clearance - provide a secure facility for the development and production of all Global Hawk Engine components including Automated Information Systems. Global Hawk is an Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) program.