16 -- Common Crashworthy Resistant Troop Seat System

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate a sole source firm fixed price contract with Skyline Industries, Fort Worth, TX for fiscal year 2004 through 2008 production requirements of the Common Crashworthy Resistant Troop Seat System (CCRTSS) in support of the UH-1Y Helicopter program. The requirement is for a base contract for an estimated quantity of 60 seats (6 systems), associated installation hardware, and interim spare parts. There will also be a provision of four one-year options with an estimated total quantity of 410 seats (41 systems). The CCRTSS is the only U.S. Navy qualified system for use with UH-1Y Helicopters. Skyline Industries is the sole designer, developer and supplier of the CCRTSS and the only known source with the required technical expertise and data to meet the Governments needs, pursuant to Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. See notes 22 and 26.