Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for Qualification, Testing and Integration for the Blade Fold Control Unit (BFCU) ASIC MA-22-04 on the V-22 Aircraft

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-07-G-0008 to the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office for non-recurring engineering related to the V-22 aircraft. This specific effort, identified by solicitation number N00019-07-G-0008-0060, focuses on the integration, testing, and qualification of the Blade Fold Control Unit ASIC MA-22-04. The procurement is being conducted on an other than full and open competitive basis because Bell-Boeing is the sole designer, developer, and producer of the V-22 Tiltrotor aircraft, possessing the exclusive engineering data and technical expertise necessary to fulfill the government requirements. This order falls under a broader five-year Class Justification and Approval for the V-22 Program, which authorizes non-competitive procurement for systems engineering, software development, and fleet support with a total estimated value of 658 million dollars. Managed by the Department of Defense in Patuxent River, Maryland, the project is categorized under NAICS code 336411. Interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities are directed to contact Bell Helicopter, while official contract administration is handled by the Naval Air Systems Command.