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CO2 Cartridge First Article Testing
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing First Article Testing on Carbon Dioxide Cartridges in accordance with MIL-PRF-25369. This sources sought announcement is not a solicitation, request for quote, or request for proposal, and no contract will be awarded based solely on responses. Respondents are expected to detail their technical capability to conduct the required testing, including relevant past performance experience with similar equipment and their ability to meet urgent testing timelines. Pricing information must not be included, and all submissions are voluntary with no financial compensation provided for the time or cost incurred in preparing responses. Proprietary information must be clearly marked by respondents, as the government will protect such data but will not return any submissions. Responses are due by July 24, 2026, and must be submitted in writing; telephonic responses are not accepted. All submissions must include copies to both Amy Wescott and Christopher Woehrer at the designated Navy email addresses. The effort is tied to a potential solicitation anticipated in Fiscal Year 2026, and the government has no existing data rights to share related to this requirement. The NAICS code for this effort is 332510, and the point of contact for inquiries is Amy Wescott, with Christopher Woehrer listed as secondary. The office address and place of performance are both in Patuxent River, Maryland, with the testing expected to occur in St. James, Maryland. This action is purely for informational and planning purposes to assess market availability and capability prior to any future procurement.
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St James, MD, 20670, USASet-Aside
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, Maryland is requesting information and conducting market research to identify and determine if there are potential sources which have the capabilities to conduct First Article Testing on Carbon Dioxide Cartridges IAW MIL-PRF-25369.
As part of its market research, NAVAIR - PMA202 is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes.
This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of NAVAIR – PMA202 market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ.
Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which the NAVAIR – PMA202 can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFP or RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract vehicle based only on responses to this Sources Sought.
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.
Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. NAVAIR – PMA202 will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.
Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
Interested sources shall provide a response detailing their capability to conduct First Article Testing on Carbon Dioxide Cartridges IAW MIL-PRF-25369. Respondents should provide a brief description of their experience testing similar types of equipment, including any relevant past performance data (if available). Respondents should also describe their ability to rapidly respond to urgent testing requests. The Government anticipates a solicitation for these services in Fiscal Year 2026.
The Government does not possess or own data rights necessary to distribute for this effort.
Any interested parties MUST copy all parties listed below:
Chris Woehrer
Contracting Officer
Amy Wescott
Contract Specialist
Also, please note telephonic responses WILL NOT be accepted.
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