P-8A Flyaway TowBar

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Aero Specialties, Inc, Boise, Idaho for the procurement of a base quantity of eleven (11) each and an option quantity of two (2) each P/N 001700, Fly-Away Tow bar; a base quantity of eleven (11) each and an option quantity of two (2) each Flyaway Tow Bar Crate P/N 001717; and a base quantity of two (2) each and an option quantity of five (5) each in support of the P-8 platform for the USN and Royal Australian Air force. The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 3204 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own current data drawings or other specifications to permit full and open competition. Aero Specialties, Inc is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and owns proprietary rights to the engineering data and detailed product drawings for the support equipment. No solicitation package is available for this procurement. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing 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. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. The Point of Contact is Cindy Mollo, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000.