Performance Based Logistics for UH-72A aircraft

The following notice is published for Informational Purposes Only. This is not a request by the Government for submittal of proposals or quotes of any kind. The Government intends to issue, on a Sole Source basis, an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Airbus Helicopters INC (AHI), 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-8927. In an effort to procure Performance Based Logistics (PBL) maintenance support services and sustaining engineering for the UH-72/EC-145 Commercial Derivative Aircraft that reside at the US Navy Test Pilot School (USNTPS) Patuxent River, MD. The resultant contract will be primarily Firm Fixed Price with a Five year ordering period. AHI is a subsidiary of Airbus International which is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the UH-72/EC-145 commercial derivative aircraft. The OEM owns the technical data and has granted AHI rights to use this data required to support the UH-72 Aircraft. AHI has the requisite experience and capabilities to perform the tasking without duplication of costs and unacceptable delays. AHI has a team of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified maintenance personnel to maintain the aircraft; incorporate unique configurations changes required by the USNTPS for pilot test and evaluation training; and support operational flights for pilots to maintain their certifications. Since the aircraft are not organically supported in the Navy's inventory, AHI shall also perform the required scheduled maintenance on each aircraft. To date, no other contractor was found capable of the required PBL in support of the UH-72 Aircraft. Based on market research, no other known contractor could immediately satisfy this requirement without a significant disruption of services due to the time it takes to acquire technical data rights from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Due to the time required to negotiate technical data rights, even if another contractor was selected in a competitive environment, USNTPS would be without the required PBL support which would cause an unacceptable delay. Under FAR 6.302-1, AHI is the only source that has the technical data, knowledge, experience, and capability necessary to fulfill the Government's need and meet its requirements within the defined schedule. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The Government point of contact for this synopsis is Ms. Mary Masamo, email: mary.masamo@navy.mil and Theresa Newton, email: Theresa.newton@navy.mil. Any responses to this synopsis should be sent by emails note in this synopsis. No telephone responses will be accepted. Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from AHI.