SIEPU 2.3 Award   2

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a task order under a Basic Ordering Agreement, to Bell Textron Inc. The effort is for the installation of Structural Improvements and Electrical Power Upgrades (SIEPU) Phase II Part 3 kits as well as ground and flight test for each one modified Ah-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Maryland (50%); Fort Worth, Texas (25%); and Amarillo, Texas (25%), and is expected to be completed in August 2025.

This effort was procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) is the original designer, developer, manufacturer, and system integrator of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft. Bell is the only known responsible source with the requisite knowledge, technical data, tooling and test equipment required to provide the supplies and services needed to meet the Government's requirements. Additionally, the Government does not currently own the technical data, nor possess the requisite license rights necessary to compete the efforts anticipated under this effort. For subcontracting opportunities please contact Bell directly. This notice is for informational purposes only.