Automated Fiber Placement Thermoplastic Processing Head
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake is conducting a sources sought for market research to procure a Thermoplastic Fiber Placement (TPFP) Head on a sole source basis, with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Albany, Inc. identified as the only responsible source. This TPFP Head is intended to be fully compatible with the existing Trelleborg XTS-400 AFP system and interchangeable with the current thermoset processing head, enabling the fabrication of composite parts using thermoplastic resins in addition to thermoset resins. The requirement supports enhancing current manufacturing capabilities and is detailed further in an attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Although this is not a formal request for proposals, other firms that believe they can meet the requirement are encouraged to submit a capability statement, including comments on the draft PWS, by the specified deadline. Interested parties are asked to provide information about their business size and type, including small business classifications such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, 8(a), Woman-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business statuses. The anticipated Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirement is Level 1 (for Federal Contract Information), but respondents may contest or recommend a different level if appropriate. The solicitation number is N6893626Q5144, with responses due by June 22, 2026. Points of contact for inquiries are Kyle Hedman and Luke Kelley at the Naval Air Warfare Center in China Lake, California.
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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL.
The Weapons and Energetics Department of Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) China Lake intends to procure a Thermoplastic Fiber Placement (TPFP) Head on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The intended source is Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Albany, Inc. This effort will provide a TPFP Head fully compatible with a currently installed Trelleborg XTS-400 AFP system and interchangeable with the currently configured thermoset processing head. The TPFP head will enable the fabrication of composite parts having TP resins, adding to current capability to process thermoset resins. More details can be found in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above is encouraged to submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than the due date contained in this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. Interested parties are also encouraged to review and provide comments or recommendations regarding the draft PWS as part of their response. The written response shall reference solicitation number contained in this notice and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to identify if any other companies can meet the agency’s requirements. In your response, please include Company Size (Small or Large business according to the NAICS and size standard listed). If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is or is not each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business.
A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (FCI Self) is anticipated for this requirement. If you disagree with the anticipated CMMC Level, please provide a rationale, and the recommended CMMC Level.