Award Synopsis of F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm Upgrades
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The Naval Air Systems Command, F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office, awarded a $1,492,611.30 firm-fixed-price contract to KIDDE Technologies Inc. on August 19, 2026. This sole-source agreement, authorized under FAR Subpart 6.302-1, provides for the procurement of retrofit kits and associated repairs for 108 existing fire protection and safety systems. Specifically, the contract focuses on upgrading Fire Suppression Control Alarm units from part number 473660-03 to 473660-04 to reduce inadvertent discharges across F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, and F/A-18 C/D aircraft. KIDDE Technologies Inc. was selected as the only responsible source because they are the original equipment manufacturer and the sole vendor possessing the required manufacturing knowledge, experience, and software data rights to fulfill the requirement. The period of performance spans three years, consisting of one base year and two option periods extending through fiscal year 2027. The action is categorized under NAICS code 336413 and was managed by the Department of Defense in Patuxent River, Maryland.
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$1,492,611.3Place of Performance
0, MD, USASet-Aside
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KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INCAward Issued Date
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA 265) has awarded a $1,492,611.30 Firm-Fixed-Price contract (N0001926C0124) on 19 August 2026 to KIDDE Technologies Inc., 4200 Airport Dr NW, Wilson NC 27896, using the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NAVAIR procured upgrades of retrofit kits and associated repairs of 108 existing fire protection and safety systems for part number (P/N) 473660-03 for the F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, and F/A-18 C/D aircraft. The period of performance is three years (one base and two options). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the action described herein is 336413.
KIDDE is the original equipment manufacturer of the F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm (FSCA) units. KIDDE is the sole vendor qualified to upgrade FSCAs and is the only vendor with the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and software data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required.
The awarded contract is for the supplies or services for which the Government solicited and negotiated with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, ‘Only One Responsible Source’, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
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