28--Spare Commercial Components for the T58-GE-400B and T700-GE-401 Engines in Support of the VH-3D/VH-60N Presidential Helicopters

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to negotiate and award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-04-G-0017 to General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE) for the manufacturing and supply of original equipment manufacturer-qualified spare parts for the VH-3D (T-58) and VH-60N (T-700) commercial engines. GEAE is uniquely qualified to perform this work due to exclusive access to the required technical data, experience, and expertise. The total estimated value of this procurement is approximately $1.5 million for fiscal year 2004. This contract supports the maintenance and operational readiness of the presidential helicopters by ensuring availability of critical engine components. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 336411 and is issued by the Naval Air Systems Command, headquartered at Patuxent River, Maryland. Points of contact for the contract include a contract specialist and a contracting officer within the command, reachable via provided contact details. This announcement serves informational purposes and indicates that specific procedures apply as noted in contractual guidelines.