# Serpent LPU Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0042126wpm2020011 - Solicitation number: N0042126WPM2020011 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div (N00421) - NAICS: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing - Product or service code: AC33 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development - Place of performance: Patuxent River, Maryland - First posted: May 27, 2026 - Last posted: May 27, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c729a601e9c4414bbcc9923f9d686ccd/view ## Description **Description:** The Government intends to procure 200 Life Preserver Units, Serpent LPU Part Number S-9510-1, for the qualification of the Survival Vest System Improvement (SVSI) program. These assets are required to support ongoing qualification and testing activities. This requirement will be solicited as a sole source procurement to Switlik Parachute Company (CAGE Code: 78673) as a simplified acquisition. Switlik is a small business and is the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source capable of providing the specified LPU assets. The Serpent LPU P/N S-9510-1 is a proprietary item and no other suppliers are authorized or able to meet the Government’s technical and performance requirements. **Authority:** The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. 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 with a capability statement. 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 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 to the attention of Ms. Amy Wescott or Mr. Greg Tollefsen using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Switlik Parachute Company. ## Publications - May 27, 2026: Presolicitation, due June 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice c729a601e9c4414bbcc9923f9d686ccd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c729a601e9c4414bbcc9923f9d686ccd/view ## Points of contact - Amy Wescott, amy.l.wescott.civ@us.navy.mil - GREGORY TOLLEFSEN, greg.tollefsen@navy.mil, 3017571584 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0042126wpm2020011.