--Intent to Award Sole Source - UH-72A Trial Passenger Seat Set

USPFO of Louisiana intends to award sole source procurement to Martin-Baker America, Inc. 423 Walters Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904. The award will be made for the purchase of the MBAI commercial passenger seats, 1 set, designed to support the personne l in the UH 72A for government officials conducting official business. This set is being procured for a trial to determine the suitability of the seats for Louisiana National Guard Operational support airlift and emergency response missions. This procureme nt is being made pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 1 and FAR Part 6.302-1, for other than full and open competition; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Martin-Baker is the only known source with an acceptable commercial seat for the UH 72A. All qualified sources must respond not later than 4 September, 1100 hours CST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discr etion of the Government. Responses should be emailed to COL Patti Woods at [email protected] . If you feel you have a product that may be acceptable, you must contact the Aviation Command, Engineering Directorate located in Huntsville, AL.