SAM #N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0225

Sole Source Relocation and Qualification of FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device Manufacturing

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC AD), under the Department of the Navy, is initiating a sole source procurement for the relocation and qualification of manufacturing for a critical aircrew safety device. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC AD), part of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Department of the Navy - OEM Highlight: - Eaton Mission Systems Division (Davenport, Iowa) is the sole OEM and historical producer/designer of the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device and associated batteries - Products/Services Requested: - Relocation and qualification of manufacturing operations for the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device (DODIC FW98) - Eaton Part Number: 1812-173-02 - Includes delivery of first article test samples for the qualified FLU-8 design - Associated batteries for the device - The FLU-8B/P is a critical safety item that automatically inflates aircrew life preservers after ejection, using an electro-explosive primer to activate a CO2 cylinder - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Manufacturing must be relocated from Eaton's Orchard Park facility to its Davenport facility - Eaton must validate production capability at the new location - Only Eaton possesses the required technical data, engineering capability, and expertise; the government does not have the technical data package or drawings - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned or considered capable

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract with Eaton Mission Systems Division, Davenport, Iowa the historical producer of FLU-8 devices for the relocation and qualification of manufacturing for the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device (DODIC FW98) and associated batteries. The FLU-8B/P is a critical safety item designed to automatically inflate aircrew life preservers upon immersion in water after egress from ejection seat equipped aircraft. The device utilizes an electro-explosive primer to activate a CO2 cylinder for inflation.  Historically, FLU-8 devices have been manufactured at Eaton Mission Systems Orchard Park (CAGE 04577), but production is being transitioned to Eaton Mission Systems Davenport (CAGE 99251). The contractor will be required to successfully relocate manufacturing operations, validate production capability, and deliver first article test samples for the qualified FLU-8 design (Eaton PN 1812-173-02).

This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The government does not possess or cannot provide the technical data package/drawings necessary to manufacture the item.  As the designer and developer of FLU-8, only Eaton Mission Systems Division. possesses the peculiar engineering capability, resources, expertise, intricate knowledge, and data necessary to satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements.  Expressions of interest in subcontracting should contact Ben Kerlin at benjamin.m.kerlin.civ@us.navy.mil.  Any responses to this synopsis must be via e-mail to the Contract Specialist sabana.n.moore.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephonic responses will be accepted.

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