Joint Service Aircrew Mask Rotary Wing Low Rate Initial Production

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because there is only one responsible source as this is a follow-on contract, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (FAR 6.302-1). See posted J&A for further information.

Award of a sole source contract for the Joint Service Aircrew Mask Rotary Wing (JSAM RW) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) effort. Includes the production of 600 JSAM RW masks, and completion of LRIP efforts.

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Contracting Division (ACC-APG ED) intends to award a sole source two (2) year Fixed Price Incentive contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 Contract Negotiation to Avox Systems, 225 Erie Street, Lancaster, NY 14086 pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

This contract will allow for the procurement of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) MPU-5 Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Rotary Wing (JSAM RW) masks:

Size Part Number NSN
Small 806999 4240-01-592-2205
Medium 806899 4240-01-592-2204
Large 806799 4240-01-592-2201
Extra Large 806699 4240-01-592-2208

The Government intends to purchase 400 MPU-5 JSAM RW masks; associated spare parts, test and logistics support along with non-recurring engineering efforts, in support of US Army, US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine Corps Operational Test events. The contract will contain an option to purchase an additional 200 masks.

The MPU-5 JSAM RW mask supplied by Avox Systems is the only mask capable of meeting performance specification EA-M-10031.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.