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F414 Nozzle Test and Evaluation

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N68520-26-SIMACQ-QK00000-0173Federal

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This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for the test and evaluation of the F414 Inlet Nozzle Bellmouth Assembly, Part Number 21C14500P10, exclusively open to qualified small business concerns. Any proposal submitted by a concern not certified as a small business will be rejected outright. The contractor must perform all work at their own facility, inspecting the lamination coating on the nozzle, identifying the root cause of failure, and developing a repair cost estimate in full compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Key deliverables include a non-proprietary Test and Evaluation Findings Report, a detailed repair quotation, and the return shipping of the unit to COMFRC Aviation Support Equipment in Solomons, Maryland. Award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process, where technical acceptability is determined first through a mandatory Capability Statement limited to two pages, 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, and submitted via email to the designated point of contact. The statement must demonstrate proven ability to execute all required tasks as outlined in the Statement of Work. Only offerors who pass this technical assessment will be considered for award, with selection going to the lowest total evaluated price, which combines the cost of test and evaluation and return shipping. All submissions must include company name, address, CAGE code, business size, and point of contact information. The solicitation closes on August 20, 2026, and is issued by the Fleet Readiness Center under the Department of Defense, with a NAICS code of 336412.

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Small business set-aside to test, evaluate, and repair F414 inlet nozzle per manufacturer specs, lowest price wins.

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Department Of Defense → Fleet Readiness CenterView Agency

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336412 - Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts ManufacturingView NAICS

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Solomons, MD, 20688, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center
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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA
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Department Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center
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Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA
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Daniel Collins

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Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside: This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Clause 52.219-6. Offers are solicited only from qualified small business concerns, and any proposals recieved from other than small business concerns will be deemed nonresponsive and will be rejected. Any resulting award will be made excusively to an eligible small business concern.


Description of Services: This requirement is for the test and evaluation of the F414 Inlet Nozzle Bellmouth Assembly, Part Number 21C14500P10. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, and labor to inspect the lamination coating on the nozzle, determine the cause of failure, and prepare an estimate for repair. The contractor's work is to be performed at their own facility and must meet or exceed the manufacturer's specifications. Key deliverables include a non-proprietary Test and Evaluation (T&E) Findings Report, a quotation for the cost of repair, and return shipping of the unit to COMFRC Aviation Support Equipment in Solomons, MD.


Procedures for award: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. To be considered for award, the Offeror must first demonstrate acceptable Technical Capability through the submission of a written Capability Statement, which will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Technical Capability will be assessed on the Offeror's demonstrated ability to perform the required test, evaluation, and potential repairs on the F414 nozzle assembly in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). Among those Offerors determined to be technically acceptable, the award will be made to the Offeror proposing the lowest Total Evaluated Price, which will be calculated as the combined total of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) and the cost of return shipping to the Government's designated destination.


Capability Statements: Capability statement packages shall be no more than two 8.5 x 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced, and must demonstrate ability to provide the services listed in the required capabilities described herein. The capability statement package shall be sent via email to daniel.h.collins4.mil@us.navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to daniel.h.collins4.mil@us.navy.mil. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code, Company Business Size, and Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.


All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered, if recieved prior to the closing date and time, by the agency.

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