R--CV-22 Interim Contractor Support

This is a notice of intent to negotiate with the Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office on an other than full and open competitive basis for the procurement of Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for FY03 through FY08 for four (4) CV-22 Aircraft (PRTV-1, PRTV-2, CV-3, CV-4). This support includes I-level and limited O-level maintenance; development of the Osprey Support Network; administration and program management; facilities support; support equipment; packaging, handling, storage and transportation; engineering and technical support; technical publications; and all other efforts, parts, equipment, and services required to develop a ?steady state? Total System Support Responsibility (TSSR) for the CV-22 aircraft. This support will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office is the designer, developer and sole producer of the V-22 aircraft, and is the only source with sufficient prerequisite knowledge and experience necessary to perform these efforts.