Compressed Air Recharging Unit for the H60 Republic of Korea Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces FMS Programs

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis to Aerial Machine and Tool Corporation, CAGE Code 70133, for the procurement of the Recharging Unit, Compressed Air, NSNM 4220 016953913, PN DRS-4500: Qty 2 for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) and Qty 2 for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) MH-60R programs. The unit is designed to refill the aqua lung survival egress air (SEA) SEA4500.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" for this action. The Compressed Air Recharging Unit is the only piece of peculiar support equipment to meet the Navy's requirements. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). Responsible, interested parties, however, may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement.

The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received.

There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. For information, contact Tammy Fossa via e-mail at tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.