Opportunity
SAM #N68335-26-Q-1173
Sole-Source Procurement of FXC Ripcord Release Tester for JASDF E-2D Hawkeye
Buyer
NAWCAD
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
N68335-26-Q-1173
NAICS
334511, 336413, 334519
This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized testing equipment for military aviation safety: - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst - Department of the Navy - OEM Highlight: - FXC Corporation is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Vendors: - FXC Corporation (CAGE: 52497) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Ripcord Release Tester - Part number: 711-07153 - NSN: 1670-01-508-8838 - Purpose: To test automatic parachute ripcord releases for packed parachutes - Application: Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) E-2D Hawkeye program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement; only FXC Corporation's product is specified - Fixed-price contract structure - No alternative products or vendors are listed; responses may inform future competition
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.