# Japan E-2D Ripcord Release Tester

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6833526q1173

- Solicitation number: N68335-26-Q-1173
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NAVAIR Warfare CTR Aircraft Div (N68335)
- NAICS: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1670 Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; Cargo Tie Down Equipment
- First posted: June 30, 2026
- Last posted: June 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e7d6d56d107b448c8d81ca079a47da0d/view

## Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to negotiate and make an award on a sole-source basis with FXC Corporation, CAGE: 52497, for a Fixed-Price contract. This procurement is for a quantity of one (1) Ripcord Release Testers, part number 711-07153, NSN 1670-01-508-8838 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) E-2D Hawkeye program. JASDF requires this tester to test the automatic parachute ripcord release for their packed parachutes.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements” for this action. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis.

Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for consideration. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract.

## Publications

- June 30, 2026: Presolicitation, due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice e7d6d56d107b448c8d81ca079a47da0d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e7d6d56d107b448c8d81ca079a47da0d/view

## Points of contact

- Matthew VanDeventer, matthew.d.vandeventer.civ@us.navy.mil

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