Fitting Assy, Tail Pylon Grear Box

The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC) MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533 hereby gives notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, 6900 Main St., Stratford, CT 06614-1385, Cage 78286. Market research has revealed this contractor is the only source capable of providing the unique or specialized features of the items requested. Fleet Readiness Center, MCAS Cherry Point, NC has a requirement for the purchase of 6 each Tail Pylon Gear Box Fitting Assy, P/N 65219-07010-042. These items are “direct replacement? parts for the existing equipment which is a Tail Pylon, Model/SN 21B0427-2. The requested item is commercial in nature and will fall under the purview of commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 12. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all quotes received in a timely manner of fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and unique capabilities to respond to this requirement or submit their quote. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT AN OFFER, WHICH WILL BE CONSIDERED. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.