Universal Throttle System (UTS), Part Number 4265AS9032-1

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey is seeking to procure additional quantities of the Universal Throttle System (UTS), Part Number 4265AS9032-1, along with associated spares to support the Common Engine Test Set used in engine testing operations for JETI engines at land-based sites. The procurement will be executed as a firm fixed price modification under an existing contract, with fielding anticipated for Fiscal Year 26 and Initial Operational Capability scheduled for March 2025. This is a pre-solicitation notice with a response deadline of December 11, 2025, though this notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals. The Government will evaluate all responses received to determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement or award on a non-competitive basis. Key evaluation will focus on capabilities to meet the Government's required schedule and deliver spares in a timely manner.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement opportunity. PCI Aviation, LLC is currently the incumbent contractor, having successfully completed first article testing and is identified as the only source capable of manufacturing UTS units and providing necessary spares within the Government's required timeline. The Government intends to award this modification under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, citing sole source justification based on schedule requirements and manufacturing capability. While specific contract values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the procurement involves multiple UTS units and corresponding spare parts inventories. Interested firms may submit information regarding their capability and interest to respond to this requirement, though such responses will be considered solely for determining whether competitive procurement is warranted.