F/A-18 Follow On Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) Period 20   4

The Naval Air Systems Command PMA-265 intends to award a sole source, cost-plus-fixed-fee Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Boeing for Follow on Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) services for the F/A-18 and EA-18G. Support requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: weapon, store, and/or aircraft analyses: fit and mechanical function, flight loads, noise and vibration, strength, carrier suitability, ground loads, flying qualities, flutter, store separation and jettison, electrical loads, mass properties, and performance. The period of performance for this effort will be for four years.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The government intends to negotiate the contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the action described herein is 541330.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F/A-18A-D, F/A-18E/F, and EA-18G aircraft in its various configurations and is the only source with the knowledge, expertise, facilities, and qualified personnel necessary to accomplish this effort. This is an on-going effort with Boeing. For subcontracting opportunities, The Boeing Company can be contacted at http://www.boeingsuppliers.com/esd/getstart.html

Any interested party must have the approved facility(ies) and personnel clearances necessary and also demonstrate the ability to obtain any required clearances in time to meet the schedule requirements. Any interested party shall be responsible for obtaining from The Boeing Company all aircraft data required for the support of this effort at no cost to the U.S. Navy. Any respondent must also submit a Statement of Qualifications to demonstrate their ability to perform to the Government's needs within the required response time.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. 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. No telephone responses will be accepted.