FedBiz Synopsis for VG Linkage Improvement Kit Procurement

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Contracts Department, Patuxent River, MD in support of NAVAIR, AIR-4.4 Propulsion and Power Engineering, intends to negotiate a delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement FA8122-14-G-0001 on a sole source basis with General Electric, 1000 Western Ave, Lynn, MA 01902 for nine hundred twenty two (922) Variable Guide Vane (VGV) Linkage Improvement kits. The kits are comprised of the following parts: (1.) Accessory Change (AYC) 1415 - Compressor Stator, GE Part # 1947T80G01, Kit Identification Number (KIN) 1415LKA145128XX; (2.) AYC 1414 - VGV Linkages, GE Part # 1947T79G01, KIN 1414LKA145126XX; and (3.) Engine, GE Part # 1947T78G01, KIN 9117LKA145140FQ. This change will improve the durability of the VGV Linkage Assembly and the Actuation Rings Stages Intel Guide Vane 1, 2, 3, & 4; reducing high component wear, and the resulting impact on engine performance. Excessive wear on these parts can lead to variable vanes tracking off design schedule, which can result in low engine power, and possible engine stall.  The Government intends to procure under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  General Electric is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only contractor with the requisite knowledge and experience of the current T64 engine required for this effort.  Delivery is required within 12 months of the date of order.  THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS; however, responsible interested parties may submit information in which they can identify interest and capability to respond to this requirement.  Responses must be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 25 November 2014.  The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is: 336412-Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing.  The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received.  The Government will not pay for any information received.  The point of contact is Anthony Langer, Contract Specialist, via E-mail: [email protected] or by fax at (301) 757-9046.