Notice Of Intent To Award Sole Source - Aviation Devices and Electronic Components L. L. C.
Closed Special Notice Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- 47QSWC26N2602
- Agency
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Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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About this opportunity
The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for a P-8A Aircraft Antenna Gasket contract on behalf of the United States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Management Area 290. The intended awardee is Aviation Devices and Electronic Components L.L.C., located in Fort Worth, Texas. This special notice announces the Government's intent to award a firm-fixed price contract for supplies to a single source under the authority of DFARS 206.302-1, FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), and FAR 13.501(a), as determined by the contracting officer to be the only source reasonably capable of satisfying agency requirements. The notice was posted on December 8, 2025, and represents a non-competitive procurement action.
The primary objective of this notice is to inform interested parties of the Government's intention to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other capable contractors to submit evidence of their qualifications before a final award decision is made. Interested parties must submit written responses by the December 22, 2025 deadline that include clear and convincing evidence demonstrating their capability to provide P-8A antenna gaskets meeting the technical specifications outlined in the procurement documents. While this notice is not a formal request for competitive quotes, any responses received will be evaluated by the Government to determine whether a competitive procurement should be pursued instead. The antenna gasket is a specialized, pre-cured, conductive component manufactured for the P-8A Poseidon military aircraft and is part of Av-DEC's HI-TAK product line. Any determination by the contracting officer to pursue competitive procurement based on received responses remains solely within the Government's discretion.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
Project Title: P-8A Aircraft Antenna Gasket – United States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) – PMA 290
General Services Administration hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for the P-8A antenna gasket to Aviation Devices and Electronic Components L.L.C., 3215 W Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas, 76116, UEID HYFGDXK754B4 on behalf of the United States Naval Air Systems Command.
The proposed procurement is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of DFARS 206.302-1, FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), and in accordance with FAR 13.501(a) as only one source will reasonably satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any interested party that believes it can meet the P-8A antenna gasket requirement described herein may provide a response and provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement. All responses received in writing by December 22, 2025, will be considered by the Government. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide the supplies outlined in this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
List of components:
Document: P-8A Antenna Gasket Information
This document compiles technical specifications, replacement options, and relevant NAICS codes for the P-8A Poseidon antenna gasket, part number *********.
Part Details & Description
The antenna gasket is a specialized, pre-cured, conductive antenna gasket manufactured by Av-DEC. It is designed specifically for use on the P-8A Poseidon military aircraft.
Technical Specifications
The gasket is part of Av-DEC's HI-TAK product line and is a conductive polyurethane foam matrix with an integrated aluminum mesh frame.
Material Composition
Pre-cured polyurethane sealant with a conductive mesh frame.
Frame (Mesh) Material
5056 Aluminum alloy.
Conductivity
Conductive; provides critical electrical bonding.
Bonding Resistance
Meets MIL-B-5087B Class "R", MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-1310H requirements (≤ 2.5 mΩ).
Color
Blue (standard for Av-DEC conductive gaskets).
Thickness (as supplied)
Standard 0.055 inches (1.40 mm).
Thickness (compressed)
Standard 0.034 inches (0.86 mm).
Service Temperature Range
-85°F to 275°F (-65°C to 135°C).
Shelf Life
Indefinite (when stored properly in sealed packaging and protected from UV light).
The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.
Questions or responses to this Notice of Intent must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist, Antwoine Griggs, at antwoine.griggs@gsa.gov and Contracting Officer Phillip Cleveland, at phillip.cleveland@gsa.gov, no later than the date noted above. No phone calls or voice mail messages will be accepted or responded to. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Question Submission – P-8A Antenna Gasket
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J&A - BAE Systems (Mission Computing and Display Subsystem) | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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