Notice of Intent to Sole Source MD530FF helicopter repair

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to issue a noncompetitive contract to MD Helicopters, LLC, 4555 E Mcdowell RD, Mesa, Arizona, 85215-9734, (UEI JSSDLTUFTUL8). Services will involve repairing, painting and returning to service an MD530FF helicopter using factory tooling, jigs and requisite parts to facilitate repair in Mesa, AZ. MD Helicopters, LLC is the original equipment manufacturer. See attached justification for sole source under simplified procedures for certain commercial items (FAR 13.5). The Government contemplates the award of a firm fixed-price contract. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a response which shall be considered by the agency. Responses must be received no later than 12:00pm CST on March 24, 2023. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Respondents should ensure the information provided is detailed, current, accurate, and complete. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 336411 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.