Delivery Order for the Procurement and Repair of Commercial Items

The contract involves a sole-source delivery order awarded under the Rockwell Collins, Inc. Basic Ordering Agreement N00421-21-G-0005 to procure and repair Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) for use in avionics development and testing related to the CH-53K Avionics Management System upgrade. Procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition, justified by the proprietary nature of Collins Aerospace’s technical data and systems integration capabilities, which restrict competition under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The work is performed at Collins Aerospace’s facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with oversight by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, Maryland, and the PMA-209 program office. The delivery order operates under a Firm Fixed Price structure with no competitive bidding, leveraging the existing BOA authority, which expires on September 30, 2025. Deliverables include repaired and modified WRAs, spare parts, software licenses, technical manuals, and associated engineering support for ground, flight, and lab testing activities. No formal evaluation factors, competition, or pricing data are included, as the award is based exclusively on the OEM’s unique control over technical data and system design. No specific packaging, marking, inspection criteria, or payment details are documented, and the government accepts commercial quality standards without imposing military specifications such as MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073-1. The contractor’s refusal to transfer technical data rights ensures continued exclusivity, and the acquisition is funded through RDT&E appropriations with no socioeconomic or small business set-asides applicable.