F/A-18 Trunnion Sleeves and Cutters

This synopsis is to inform industry that the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to issue a solicitation to procure tooling including Back Spotface-Finish (SPT58-RE174304501TD), Spotface-Finish (P/N: SPT56-RE174304501TD), Spotface-Drivebar (P/N: SPT76-RE174304501TD), Nominal Pilot Sleeve (P/N: SPT86-RE174304501TD), 1ST OS Pilot Sleeve (P/N: SPT87-RE174304501TD), and 2nd OS Pilot Sleeve (P/N: SPT88-RE174304501TD) in support of the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G program. These tools are required to repair the Nose Landing Gear Trunnion Support.

The Government intends to procure the above items on a sole source basis to J&S Tool, Inc. (CAGE 1Y4A4) under the authority of 10 USC 2304(a)(1), FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The solicitation, when issued, will be for a firm-fixed price contract.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for consideration. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit an award of a contract. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Melanie Vella at melanie.k.vella.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 4 April 2023 17:00 EST.