FMS Nitrogen Service Kit Upgrade

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division located in Lakehurst, New Jersey, intends to issue a sole source, fixed-price contract for MA-8 Control Panel Assembly Parts, specifically the A1 Kit with Product Number CDPKITA1. This procurement is in direct support of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Bahrain AH-1Z Program. The government will be soliciting and negotiating exclusively with Chase Supply Inc. (CAGE: 1RZM1) under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from a single source when no other suppliers can satisfy agency requirements. Chase Supply is considered the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the Support Equipment, possessing unique technical expertise and proprietary knowledge. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 11, 2025, with responses accepted until April 26, 2025, and interested parties are invited to submit information before the closing date, though the government retains full discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 326220 for Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing and PSC category 4730 for Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. The government explicitly states that this is not a competitive proposal process and has made no commitments to issue solicitations or make awards. Potential respondents are advised that the government is not responsible for any expenses incurred prior to contract award. For additional information, interested parties are directed to contact Shelby Weldon via email at shelby.l.weldon2.civ@us.navy.mil, with the understanding that no telephone responses will be accepted. The procurement is specifically for the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command and represents a highly specialized, non-competitive acquisition of critical support equipment.