2026 GRI MEMBERSHIP
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River is soliciting a firm fixed-price purchase order for the renewal of its annual membership with the Gear Research Institute (GRI) Aerospace Bloc Consortium. This membership, categorized under NAICS code 813920, enables the Department of War to collaborate with academia and the aerospace industry on geared drive system research, associated materials research, and the monitoring of aerospace geared drive development activities. The award provides access to both completed and ongoing research programs at GRI, with a requested delivery date of December 31, 2026. The government intends to award this contract to the Gear Research Institute on a sole-source basis under the authority of FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b). However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement and proposal via email to Roshaia Thomas by October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Required submission details include the vendor's TIN, UEI, CAGE code, small business status, and estimated lead time. Contract administration will be managed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and payment requests, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination in Patuxent River, Maryland.
General Info
Place of Performance
MD, 20670, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Solicitation Number: N0042127Q1003
Funding/Tax Status: U.S. Government ~ Tax Exempt
Submission Instructions
All quotes and capability statements must be submitted via email to roshaia.a.thomas.civ@us.navy.mil no later than October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River intends to solicit and negotiate a firm fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis with the Gear Research Institute, under the authority of FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) (Soliciting from a Single Source).
This is a firm fixed-price procurement. Offerors are advised that the initial proposal should represent the vendor's best technical and price terms.
Basis for Award
The Government intends to award a contract to the Gear Research Institute as a sole-source action. However, in accordance with federal acquisition regulations, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement and/or proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.
Any response received by the closing date and time will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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.
Instructions to Offerors
Please ensure your response includes a complete quote, capability statement (if competing), and the following administrative details:
1. FOB Point (Destination/Origin)
2. Estimated Shipping Cost
3. Tax Identification Number (TIN)
4. Unique Entity ID (UEI) / Dun & Bradstreet #
5. CAGE Code
6. Small Business Status[ ] Yes [ ] No
7. GSA Contract Number (If applicable)
8. Estimated Delivery Lead Time
9. Commercial Price List (If applicable)
Government Point of Contact
Roshaia Thomas
Naval Air Warfare Center AD (PAX)
2.5.1 RAC, 21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441
Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127
Email: roshaia.a.thomas.civ@us.navy.mil
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