Automated Fiber Placement Thermoplastic Processing Head
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- N6893626Q5144
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- N6893626P5430
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Warfare Center has awarded purchase order N6893626P5430 on a sole-source basis to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Albany, Inc. for an Automated Fiber Placement Thermoplastic Processing Head, awarded September 29, 2026, under FAR 6.103-1.
The justification rests on Trelleborg's exclusive proprietary control of the hardware interfaces, software rights, and control architecture of the XTS-400 Automated Fiber Placement system for which the thermoplastic processing head is being procured. The TPFP Head will be fully compatible and interchangeable with the agency's existing thermoset processing head, enabling fabrication of composite parts using thermoplastic resins to support high-speed, long-range mission profiles while reducing environmental and energy costs. Acquisition from an alternate source would require substantial system modifications, software redevelopment, interface redesign, integration testing, and validation, presenting unacceptable technical and personnel safety risks. A Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov on June 4, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 capability statement deadline yielded no responses. One third-party vendor, Coexpair Dynamics, was identified but does not provide installation, maintenance, or accessory sales for user-owned AFP systems. The procurement includes the TPFP Head accessory, installation onto the government-owned Trelleborg XTS-400 AFP system, and supporting software enabling operation of both processing heads and user-initiated transitions between configurations without ongoing vendor modification. Place of performance is Niskayuna, New York, with administrative oversight at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, California. No plans exist to compete future contracts for these supplies or services unless another potential source emerges.
Notice text
Purchase Order N6893626P5430 was awarded 29 September 2026 from Solicitation N6893626Q5144. The award was procured on a sole source basis to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Albany, Inc, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
One CLIN was added for commercial financing purposes only. As required by FAR 6.301, the redacted J&A is hereby posted for the aforementioned contract award.
Awarded contract N6893626P5430 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-29.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Redacted_JA_AFP Head 26P5429.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Fiber Placement Thermoplastic Processing Head | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Automated Fiber Placement Thermoplastic Processing Head | Special Notice | |
| Automated Fiber Placement Thermoplastic Processing Head | Pre-Solicitation |
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