Carbon phenolic molding

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis the following:

500lbs Carbon Phenolic Molding Compound with temperature-controlled delivery This procurement is sole sourced to Park Aerospace Corp. 400 Old Country RD STE 409, Westbury, New York 11590-5119, due to the unique requirements of DoD platforms, which mandate full qualification by each program with varying standards.

Park Aerospace Corp. is the sole North American provider of a carbon phenolic material prototyped using the same manufacturing process as the previously qualified, unavailable material, enabling it to serve as a drop-in replacement. This material requires minimal qualification testing, while alternatives from other vendors would require extensive testing, estimated to take 1 year or more, which would interfere with critical mission schedules and program timelines.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any form believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may respond by email to Andrea Farrell, at andrea.m.farrell7.civ@us.navy.mil, no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency.

The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893625Q5168 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

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