16--Infrared Exhaust Suppressor, Production

Infrared Exhaust Suppressor, Production, Solicitation USZA95-03-R-0019. The US Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office intends to issue a sole source solicitation for the production of Infrared (IR) Exhaust Suppressors (Part Number AAE10599) for the MH-47 Special Operations Aircraft. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract to procure a minimum of 37 and a maximum of 67 shipsets of the IR Exhaust Suppressor. The contract will include the delivery of shipping/storage containers, limited integration/installation support, and associated data. Deliveries will be to Ft. Campbell, KY, beginning 8 months after contract award. This solicitation is a follow-on contract to competitive contract USZA95-99-C-012 with Allison Advanced Development Company for IR Exhaust Suppressor prototype development and qualification testing. The Government does not own the drawings/specifications to permit full and open competition. The Government estimates that the RFP will be issued 31 July 2003 with proposal(s) due 30 September 2003. No further competition is anticipated; however, any firm may submit an offer that shall be considered by this agency. Pursuant to FAR 6.302(a)(1), the intended source is Allison Advanced Development Company (AADC), 2059 S. Tibbs Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46121. See Note 22.