B -- Perform an engineering trade study on the V-22

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-04-G-0007 with the Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, located in Patuxent River, MD, to conduct an engineering trade study on the V-22 Green Run Test Stand. This study aims to evaluate and determine the optimal design for future upgrades to the V-22 production gearbox test stands. The order is expected to be issued by February 15, 2005, with the performance period extending from the date of issuance until no later than September 30, 2005. Bell-Boeing has been identified as the sole source capable of meeting the government’s technical requirements and providing the necessary data for this work. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services, and is managed by the Naval Air Systems Command, part of the Department of Defense. The points of contact for this contract are Contracting Officer Pam K Gray and Contract Specialist Mark R Krukar, both reachable via email and phone as listed. The work will be performed at the Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, with no alternate locations specified for performance. This acquisition is focused on leveraging Bell-Boeing’s specialized expertise to support enhancements in the V-22 test infrastructure, ensuring improved reliability and performance for future V-22 production gearboxes.