Life Raft Refill/ Recertify

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Patten Co., Inc for the refill and recertification of one (1) LRU-31B/A Multiplace Life Raft (MPLR)

P/N: 9-12-060. This proposed contract action for the LRU-31B/A Life Rafts for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

Air Cruisers Company is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Qualified Products List LRU-31B/A life raft and therefore is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis and in a cost effective manner in order to meet fleet requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement.

The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained.

Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail, U.S. mail or facsimile to the attention of Mr. Christopher Woehrer or Mr. Jamie Billig using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Nick Howland of Patten Co., Inc at nhowland@inflatablesolutions.com.