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Production Line Transition Phase 2.2; UH-1Y-Tooling

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to negotiate, on a sole source basis with Bell Textron Inc., a delivery order under a Basic Ordering Agreement for nonrecurring engineering and tooling disposition services. This effort supports the planned transition and cessation of the UH-1Y platform production line, including the appropriate identification and disposition of Government Furnished Property and Contractor Furnished Equipment related to UH-1Y tooling. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from November 2026 through November 2027. Bell Textron is the only entity capable of fulfilling this requirement due to its unique role as the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the UH-1Y aircraft, possessing all necessary data, technical knowledge, and expertise. This procurement will be conducted under the statutory authority allowing other than full and open competition since no other sources can meet Marine Corps requirements. Although this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit information demonstrating their capability by the response deadline of June 17, 2026, which the government will consider for possible competitive procurement decisions. Subcontracting opportunities are available through Bell’s supplier website or by direct inquiry, with primary government contact for this opportunity being Robert Clark at the Naval Air Systems Command located in Patuxent River, Maryland. The place of performance will be in Fort Worth, Texas.

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NAVAIR sole source contract with Bell Textron for UH-1Y tooling disposition, Nov 2026-Nov 2027.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing View NAICS

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Fort Worth, TX, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
Contacts2 people available
OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Robert Clark
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Jeanette Moronta
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate with Bell Textron Inc. (Bell), 3255 Bell Flight Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76118, on a sole source basis under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Delivery Order to procure nonrecurring engineering and execution of tooling disposition to support the transition of the UH-1Y platform production line to cessation. The execution will include the proper determination and disposition of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Furnished Property (CFE) for the UH-1Y tooling. The anticpated period of performance for this delivery order is November 2026 through November 2027. 
This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, in that Bell is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Marine Corps requirements. Bell is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and system integrator of the aircraft and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills, and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance, and support characteristics of the UH-1Y platform to fulfill this need in a timely manner.
This notice is for information purposes only. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.


For subcontracting opportunities, please visit the following website:
http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en_US/Suppliers/Suppliers.html


  • Click on "How to Become a Supplier"

  • Click on "Register with Textron"


OR


Send an email to: strategicsourcing@bellhelicopter.textron.com


Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Robert Clark at robert.f.clark186.civ@us.navy.mil.

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