Opportunity
SAM #N68335-26-Q-1225
Procurement of Apparatus Purge Assemblies for E-2C Aircraft (FMS to France)
Buyer
NAWCAD
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 12, 2026
Identifier
N68335-26-Q-1225
NAICS
336413, 334513
This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized aircraft components for international military support. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, Department of the Navy - Supporting the French Ministry of Air Force (FMoAF) via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Essex Industries (sole OEM and vendor) - Products Requested: - Apparatus Purge Assembly - Part number: 50C-0068-2 - Quantity: 2 units - Purpose: Removes moisture and maintains cryogenic liquid oxygen (LOX) life-support systems in E-2C Aircraft - Unique Requirements: - Non-competitive procurement; Essex Industries is the only responsible source - Capability statements from other sources may be considered for future procurements - Critical for safe operation of LOX systems in E-2C aircraft - No additional services or alternate products specified
Description
Synopsis Apparatus Purge Assembly
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst intends to issue an award on a non-competitive basis to Essex Industries, St. Louis, MO (CAGE: 19062). For the manufacture, assembly, and production of a quantity of two (2) Apparatus Purge Assembly’s, Part Number: 50C-0068-2. This item is used to safely remove moisture from and maintain the aircraft's cryogenic liquid oxygen (LOX) life-support systems.
This is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Procurement for the French Ministry of Air Force (FMoAF), for the E-2C Aircraft (FMS Case: FR-P-GWO). The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. Point of Contact: Ms. Desiree Pendleton, Contract Specialist Email: desiree.i.pendleton.civ@us.navy.mil