59 -- Purchase Crew Grip Assembly for the MH-60 Aircraft

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) anticipates contracting with Esterline Mason Electric Company DBA Janco Switch Products, 13955 Balboa Blvd, Sylmar CA 91342-1084, for crew grip assembly, P/N 707-5118, to be installed on the MH-60L helicopter, or any other aircraft fielded for USSOCOM. The proposed action is for a commodity purchase for which the Government does not own specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority FAR 6.302-1. Firms that feel they can provide this commodity or equal are encouraged to identify themselves. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal, however, the Government will consider all proposals received by the specified due date (in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)). A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition is solely within the discretion of the Government. The estimated release date of the solicitation is 3 Mar 2008. You may request a copy via e-mail to [email protected]. The requirement will be released as commercial under FAR Part 12. See Note 26.