FMS E-2D Emergency Bail Out Bottle Test Sets

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst is planning a sole-source Fixed-Price contract to procure two Emergency Bail Out Bottle Test Sets, part number T269K550-1, with associated training for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The procurement will be conducted under FAR 6.302-1, specifically utilizing the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) which allows for a single source when no other suppliers can meet agency requirements. East/West Industries (CAGE: 30941) is the intended sole contractor for this opportunity. The government will consider responses to this pre-solicitation notice within fifteen days of publication, and mandatory SAM registration is required for potential contractors. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the government remains open to evaluating any responses that demonstrate unique capabilities.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC category 4920 (Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment). The contract involves procuring two specific test sets with an associated training component, targeting the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's equipment needs. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2025, with a response deadline of May 13, 2025. While specific contract value details are not provided, the scope appears focused on specialized aerospace testing equipment. The sole-source approach suggests a highly specialized technical requirement that only East/West Industries can fulfill.