Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, AIR 2.5.3 Mailstop 34, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5449

16 -- IN-FLIGHT MAIN ROTOR BLADE INSPECTION SYSTEMS (IBIS) FOR H-3 AIRCRAFT SOL N00019-96-R-0057 DUE 090996 POC Contact Ethan Mueller, AIR-2.5.3.2.2, (301) 342-3664 or 3753/Contracting Officer, M. C. Harrison, (301) 342-3664 or 3753. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to procure component kits for the Inflight Blade Inspection System (IBIS) for U.S. Foreign Military H-3 Helicopters. Quantity will be approximately 64 components kits. Anticipate option for 8 additional component kits. The initial 64 kits will be delivered approximately six months (180 calendar days) after contract award. Anticipate firm fixed price type contract. The proposed contract is to be awarded to General Nucleonics, Incorporated, 2807 Metropolitan Place, Pomona CA 91767 pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. General Nucleonics is the designer, developer, and patent holder of the IBIS system and the only known source with the specialized knowledge, expertise, and experience to provide the required hardware. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0221)

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