H-1 OEM Support

This is a Sole Source requirement engineering support contract for the TH-1H, UH-1N, hereby referred to collectively as H-1, with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The primary purpose of this task is to obtain engineering support for the TH-1H, UH-1N, hereby referred to collectively as H-1, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This support will provide the United States Air Force (USAF) H-1 System Program Office (SPO) access to OEM proprietary data including but not limited to proprietary structural/component data, drawings, proprietary qualification data, analysis techniques, and technical expertise greater than that possessed by the SPO as required to adequately maintain operational, safety, suitability, and effectiveness (OSS&E) for the H-1 fleet. Additionally, the OEM shall provide an equivalent parts list, re-validate fatigue lives utilizing current methodologies and usage spectrums, provide SPO engineering documentation outlining the OEM recommendations to overhaul intervals, and qualify similar components from the TH-1H to the UH-1N. These specific tasks would require the expertise, analysis techniques, and proprietary data solely held by the OEM. This requirement is for one 12-Month Basic. A Time and Material Contract with Cost Reimbursement line items will be issued to Cage Code: 97499, Bell Helicopter Textron, 600 E. Hurst Blvd, Hurst TX 76053-8030. Authority: 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 agency requirements. Data or rights are not owned by the Government or, where owned, cannot be made available to other sources. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. To request a copy of this solicitation, go to http:www.fedbizops.gov/. Approximate issue date of solicitation is 29 Aug 2012. Approximate response date is 29 Sep 2012. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. For additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition, please contact the buyer: Kyle Yentzer by phone: (478)926-7254 or email kyle.yentzer@robins.af.mil or the PCO William Joe Grun by phone (478)926-4430 or email william.grun@robins.af.mil.