FlapSpeed PRO Complete Grinders Kit for P-8A

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to Shockform Aeronautique, Inc., Quebec, Canada, for the procurement of FlapSpeed PRO Complete Grinders Kit, Part Number (P/N): FPK-PRO-105, NSN: 4920-01-699-7160, required in support of I level P8 Rim Repair / 5th Wheel Capability.  This procurement for the manufacture and delivery of a quantity of eight (8) each: FlapSpeed PRO Complete Grinders Kit, Part Number (P/N): FPK-PRO-105, NSN: 4920-01-699-7160, is in support of the P-8A United States Navy requirements.  This item performs tire and wheel maintenance to avoid work stoppage. 

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b).  The Government does not own current data drawings or other specifications to permit full and open competition.  Shockform Aeronautique, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the FlapSpeed PRO Complete Grinders Kit, and owns all proprietary rights to the design schematics, engineering and test data.  Shockform Aeronautique, Inc. is the only company found capable of meeting the requirements.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  No purchase order will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice.  All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Cheryl Abele, at cheryl.a.abele.civ@us.navy.mil.  A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future competition.