Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, American Airboat Blowing Rain Test Apparatus Upgrade

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to release a sole source Request for Quote (RFQ) to American Airboat Corp. for an engine upgrade of one (1) American Airboat Blowing Rain Test Apparatus. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), specifically FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a single source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. American Airboat Corp. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holds proprietary rights for repair and maintenance of the equipment, making them the sole qualified vendor. Potential respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered. The government will review and consider all responses received within fifteen days of the notice's publication, with the potential for a competitive procurement determination based on received responses.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. The procurement is specifically targeted at American Airboat Corp. with a CAGE code of 0USH5, operating in the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS category (541380). While the exact award value is not specified, the scope involves a single equipment upgrade for a naval testing apparatus. The contract is being pursued by the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, which is a defense agency. The key product service code (PSC) for this procurement is K066, which covers modification of instruments and laboratory equipment. The posted date is January 30, 2025, with a response due date of February 14, 2025, providing a relatively short window for potential vendor interaction or challenge to the sole source determination.