SAM #N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0289

F-35 Ejection Seat CAD/PAD Parts Sole Source Procurement from Martin-Baker

This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized ejection seat components for the F-35 aircraft by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), under the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR): - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, Maryland - Part of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - OEMs and Vendors: - Martin-Baker Limited (OEM and sole source supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Cartridge Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) Ejection Seat Parts for F-35 aircraft - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement due to Martin-Baker's status as the only qualified OEM - No technical data package available for competition - Requires unique engineering expertise and proprietary knowledge held only by Martin-Baker - Firm fixed price contract as a Task/Delivery Order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement - No other suppliers or services can meet the agency's requirements for these critical safety components

Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, Maryland, in support of the F-35 Cartridge Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) Joint Program Office (JPO), intends to negotiate and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract with Martin-Baker Limited the historical producer of CAD/PAD devices to procure FY27 requirements for F-35 CAD/PAD Ejection Seat Parts.  The award will be a Task Order/Delivery Order (TO/DO) issued against a currently awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (N0042124G0001).

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 CAD/PAD, only Martin-Baker Limited. 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 Shantora.l.bennett.civ@us.navy.mil. Any responses to this synopsis must be via e-mail to the Contracts Officer sabana.n.moore.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephonic responses will be accepted.

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