28 -- Kit Materials - T56-A-427 First Stage Vane Segments with Metal Blade Tracks

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Rolls-Royce Corporation to acquire up to 185 kit sets of first stage vane segments featuring metal blade tracks for the T56-A-427 engines. These procurements will follow Rolls-Royce's Engineering Change Proposal 2141, which has been approved by the NAVAIR Configuration Management Board. The acquisition for fiscal year 2004 is anticipated to be executed via an order under the existing Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-00-G-0154, while requirements for fiscal years 2005 through 2007 will be fulfilled through an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract specifically established for these kit materials. All kit sets will be purchased using firm fixed price orders and supplied as Government Furnished Material, intended for installation by Rolls-Royce Engine Services Oakland under the commercial repair depot contract for the T56-A-427 engine. Rolls-Royce Corporation is identified as the exclusive designer, developer, and manufacturer of this engine model, reinforcing the sole source nature of this procurement. The contract supports maintaining the operational readiness and sustainment of the engine fleet managed by NAVAIR. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 336412, reflecting the manufacturing sector for aircraft engine and engine parts, with procurement activities coordinated out of the Patuxent River, Maryland office.