Opportunity
SAM #N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0312
Sole Source Procurement of V-22 Flexible Confined Detonating Cord Assemblies (FCDCAs) from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company
Buyer
Naval Center for Advanced Computing and Data (NAWCAD)
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0312
NAICS
325920, 332993, 336413, 336419
This notice announces a sole-source procurement by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for V-22 Flexible Confined Detonating Cord Assemblies (FCDCAs). - Agency: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Department of the Navy - Procurement Type: Sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order - Vendor/OEM: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company - Product: V-22 Flexible Confined Detonating Cord Assemblies (FCDCAs) - Contract Vehicle: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA N0017426G1004) - Competition: Not open; Ensign-Bickford is the only qualified and responsible source - Requirements: No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Period of Performance: Estimated 360 days after contract award - Commercial Opportunity: Capability statements from other sources may be considered, but procurement is not expected to be competed
Technical Details: - FCDCAs are specialized assemblies used in the V-22 aircraft - Ensign-Bickford is the OEM with unique manufacturing capabilities for these assemblies - The government will not issue a competitive solicitation for this requirement
Description
This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order to Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company (CAGE: 96336, UEI: JU3GGVGN9ML8) for the acquisition of the V-22 Flexible Confined Detonating Cord Assemblies (FCDCAs). The estimated award date is 30 October 2026. The estimated period of performance is 360 days ADC. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Additionally, this contract action will be awarded as an order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA N0017426G1004) between the Government and Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense.Purpose of this Notice: This BOA Order is being pursued on a sole source basis under authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as is implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company. is the only known, qualified responsible source that has the ability and resources necessary to fulfill the requirements herein. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is Solely within the discretion of the Government. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company. 640 Hopemeadow St. Simsbury, CT 06070-2420. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0312Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module