Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Measurement Program Software for UH-1Y/AH-1Z Main Rotor Blade (MRB) and Tail Rotor Blade (TRB)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ, intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) for the procurement of operating software, along with operational and programming training, to allow the Government's existing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to be able to perform specification analysis for the H-1 Main Rotor Blade (MRB) and Tail Rotor Blade (TRB). This procurement is expected to have a period of performance of two years. The Government intends to procure the above requirements in accordance with the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. BHTI is the OEM for the H-1 blades and aerodynamic flight worthiness software. The software is proprietary to BHTI, making BHTI the only vendor that can provide the CMM Measurement Program software. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This notice is for information purposes only. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. For subcontracting opportunities please visit the following website: http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en_US/Suppliers/Suppliers.html. Click on "How to Become a Supplier" OR Send an E-mail to sell2bell@bellhelicopter.textron.com.