17 -- AIRDROP PLATFORM 11 METER SYSTEM (APS)

Notice Date

May 24, 2001

Contracting Office

United States Special Operations Command, Directorate of Procurement (SOAL-KB), 2418 Florida Keys Ave., MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5316

ZIP Code

33621-5316

Solicitation Number

USZA22-01-R6004

Point of Contact

John Hayes,Contract Specialist, (813) 828-6038

E-Mail Address

click here to contact (hayesd@socom.mil)

Description

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Acquisition and Logistics Center, Directorate of Procurement intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Aircraft Materials Limited (AML), Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot, Debon TQ 124PE, UK in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304c (1) and FAR 6.302-1; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy the agency needs for a Airdrop Platform 11Meter System (APS), Platform Preventative Maintenance, Major Overhaul Maintenance, and Sustaining Engineering for the NSW RIB operations. The reason justifying the lack of the competition is that the United States Operations Command (USSOCOM) has invested significant time and materials to create a unique Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat (NSW RIB) Air Drop capability -- the Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System (MCADS) Program. (The USSOCOM Combatant Craft Program Office manages this program.) The MCADS system has been procured, tested, certified, and fielded. The essential components of the MCADS Program include the APS. Initially, the APS requirement was acquired as an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) under the NSW RIB contract USZA22-96-D-0006. Aircraft Materials Limited (AML) was a subcontract under this ECP and has been sole supplier of the Airdrop Platform 11 Meter System (APS) to USSOCOM. Prior to issuance of the ECP under contract USZA22-96-D-0006, market research was conducted to determine the number of companies capable of providing a system like the APS; only AML was determined to have such a system. Moreover, Aircraft Materials Limited (AML) has exclusive data rights for the Airdrop Platform 11 Meter System (APS) utilized by USSOCOM's NSW RIB operation. To deviate from the Aircraft Materials Limited (AML) Airdrop Platform 11 Meter System (APS) would require additional lengthy certification processes such as Hazard Classification, Weapon System Evaluation Safety Review Board, and Formal Disposal Plan utilized by DOT/DOD. Procurement of Airdrop Platform 11-Meter System (APS) from any other source would require major system modifications of design, hardware, inventory management and certifications. This process would cost more than one million dollars and take approximately three years to implement. Any further delays will cause severe mission degradation to our units and the overall MCADS mission capability. The government anticipates the resultant contract will be either an eight-year IDIQ contract or an IDIQ contract with a base year and seven option periods with a potential contract maximum of up to $8,000,000. The Government currently has a need for the following Aircraft Materials Limited (AML) items and services: Airdrop Platform 11Meter System (APS) (saltwater usage), Aircraft Materials Limited (AML) Part Number CLIN005AD new platforms; preventative maintenance, major overhaul maintenance and sustaining engineering (design, modification, or re-engineering APS). Due to potential changes in the AML part number, this part number may have to be updated; therefore, please request a copy of the solicitation for the latest part numbers. All responsible sources may submit proposal in accordance with Note 22 (see below), which shall be considered by the agency. Any questions regarding the above may be directed to Mr. John Hayes (813) 828-6038; FAX (813) 828-7504. See Note #22

Record

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