Opportunity
PIEE #N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0312
Sole Source Acquisition of V-22 Flexible Confined Detonating Cord Assemblies (FCDCAs) by Naval Air Warfare Center
Buyer
COMMANDER
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0312
NAICS
325920
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), Patuxent River, MD - Product: V-22 Flexible Confined Detonating Cord Assemblies (FCDCAs) - Used in cartridge and propellant actuated devices for the V-22 aircraft - OEM: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company (CAGE: 96336, UEI: JU3GGVGN9ML8) - Only known, qualified responsible source - Contract Type: Sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order - Issued under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA N0017426G1004) - Classification: - PSC 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) - NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) - No part numbers or quantities specified in the notice - Period of Performance: 360 days after contract award - Commercial Opportunity: - Subcontracting may be available through Ensign-Bickford - Capability statements from other sources will be considered - No competition; requirement will not be competed - No attachments or additional product/service line items provided
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.