Parts for BAK-14M Retractable Hook Cable Support System; Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The 115th Fighter Wing Mission Support Contracting office intends to award a sole source contract to CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC, dba ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS - ESCO, for parts supporting the BAK-14M Retractable Hook Cable Support System. The procurement specifically requires 2 Support Arm and Cover Assemblies, part number 9D02603-1, which are critical components for maintaining operational military hook cable aircraft arresting systems. The contracting authority is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the justification citing that CURTISS-WRIGHT is the only provider of 100 percent compatible replacement parts for the current BAK-14M system. Extensive market research was conducted through Sources Sought notices with no responses received from alternative vendors, supporting the sole source determination. The deadline for interested parties to submit capability information and product details is August 8, 2025, though this notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation and no RFQ will be issued. The government reserves complete discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on any information received.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE LLC has been identified as both the intended sole source contractor and appears to be the incumbent provider, with a previous contract (W5089F24PA021) awarded on September 23, 2024. The contract structure will be firm fixed-price using Operations and Maintenance Air funds. The specific quantity requirement is limited to 2 each of the Support Arm and Cover Assemblies, representing replacement parts needed to address worn and damaged components in the existing aircraft arresting system. The procurement is classified under PSC code 1710 for Aircraft Landing Equipment, reflecting the specialized nature of these military aviation safety components.