49 -- Engine Maintenance Stands

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking to procure two engine maintenance stands solely from Simply Better, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer for maintenance stands compatible with the T-700 engine. This procurement is carried out under a sole source basis through Request for Quotation N00421-03-T-0115, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The acquisition will be executed via a DPAS DX-A1 rated government purchase order and will adhere to the relevant provisions and clauses specified by Federal Acquisition Circular 14 (May 22, 2003) and DFARS DCN 20030430. The contract identifies the applicable NAICS code as 334419 and the FSC code as J016. Interested parties, aside from Simply Better, are invited to submit responses by June 24, 2003, including company details and business size, although the requirement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 as only one responsible source exists to meet the agency’s needs. The procurement is for the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, Department of Defense, with the office located in Patuxent River, MD. This sole source acquisition reflects the government’s intent to rely exclusively on the unique capabilities of Simply Better to fulfill its engine maintenance stand requirements.