This firm fixed-price purchase order contract was awarded by the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), a defense agency, to Hydratight Operations Inc., a subsidiary of Actuant Corporation. The $75,780 contract is for the delivery of engine adapter parts, specifically part number SWE13766, national stock number 4920013161833, to support the H-1 Upgrades program.
The original contract opportunity was a non-competitive acquisition based on the determination that Hydratight Operations was the only responsible source capable of meeting the government's requirements, as competing would result in substantial duplication of costs. This contract does not have a set-aside designation. Hydratight Operations is an experienced manufacturer and supplier of industrial tools, equipment, and machining services to various defense agencies, having previously supported naval vessel construction and maintenance projects as a subcontractor.