F/A-18 Cabin Pressure Support Equipment

Added: Sep 16, 2015 5:28 pm The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Hydraulics International, Inc. of Chatsworth, CA for the procurement of one (1) Cabin Leakage Test Set, P/N: 111302-100 and associated Spares, provided by attachment to this synopsis, in support of F/A-18D Foreign Military Sales.

The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), FAR 6.302-1. This firm is considered the only supplier for this requirement, as it is the original equipment manufacturer of the F/A-18 Cabin Leakage Test Set. Hydraulics International, Inc. has the requisite knowledge and specialized engineering capability, resources, subject matter expertise, and sufficient technical data to satisfy the Government's requirements within program funding and schedule constraints. The Government does not own current data, drawings or other specifications to permit full and open competition. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government, not to open the requirement to competition based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. The point of contact is Ms. Cynthia Knight, cynthia.knight@navy.mil, Code 252434.