HSM61 O2 Mask Test Set

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Lakehurst, New Jersey is seeking to procure an O2 Mask Regulator, Helmet and Communication Test Set (Part Number G006-2300-06, NSN 4920-01-656-4283) for PMA-260 through a fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis. The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command intends to award this contract to GENTEX CORP (Cage Code 60240), the original equipment manufacturer and sole designer of this specialized aviation equipment. The procurement is being executed under the authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), which permits non-competitive contracting when justified by unique circumstances. While this is technically a pre-solicitation notice, all responses received within fifteen calendar days from the publication date (by March 27, 2026) will be evaluated by the government to determine whether opening the requirement to competition is warranted. No formal solicitation package is currently available, and the government reserves the right to modify its procurement approach based on received responses.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and is expected to be awarded to GENTEX CORP as the sole-source contractor, as the company exclusively possesses the requisite data rights and complete technical data package necessary for fulfilling this requirement. The notice does not specify a contract award value or detailed quantity information, though it references a specific part number and National Stock Number associated with aircraft maintenance and repair equipment. The pre-solicitation notice serves primarily as notification of the government's intent to conduct sole-source negotiations rather than as an invitation for competitive bidding. The government explicitly states that information provided in this notice is subject to change and does not constitute a binding commitment to solicit or award a contract. Interested parties should note that any information submitted in response to this notice will generally be used only to assess whether competitive procurement procedures should be initiated.