Notice of Intent to Sole Source Auto Tester Rip Cord Release

The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to sole source a purchase order for repair and calibration services of an Auto Tester Ripcord Release equipment (Part Number 711-07153 / NSN 1670-01-508-8838) to FXC Corporation located in Costa Mesa, CA. The notice was published on December 27, 2024, with a response deadline of January 2, 2025. NAVAIR's Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group in Patuxent River, MD intends to award this contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), citing that FXC Corporation is the only source reasonably available to satisfy their specific equipment maintenance requirements. The procurement is for repair services that cannot be accomplished at Navy Maintenance Activities, with the goal of returning the equipment to fully operational Ready for Issue (RFI) condition.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure specialized repair and calibration services for specific military equipment through a sole source procurement. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination have three calendar days from the notice's publication to submit a capability statement, which will be considered solely for determining potential competitive procurement. The Statement of Work requires the contractor to perform all repairs at an approved facility using original manufactured replacement parts, with a 4-month delivery timeline after repair quote approval. Specific requirements include providing status reports within 5 days of receiving assets, quarterly updates on estimated completion dates, and detailed documentation including repair records and DD250 forms. The contractor must also assess and report if items are Beyond Economical Repair (defined as repairs exceeding 80% of acquisition cost) and seek government approval in such cases. Completed items must be shipped to COMFRC Aviation Support Equipment in Solomons, MD, with specific shipping and documentation requirements. The notice emphasizes that this is not a competitive quote request, and the government retains sole discretion in procurement decisions.