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Japan E-2D Ripcord Release Tester
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, plans to award a sole-source fixed-price contract to FXC Corporation, CAGE 52497, for one Ripcord Release Tester, part number 711-07153, NSN 1670-01-508-8838, to support the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s E-2D Hawkeye program. This equipment is specifically required to test the automatic parachute ripcord release function on packed parachutes used by the JASDF. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits non-competitive awards when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services can meet the agency’s requirements. This action is not a competitive solicitation, but responses will be accepted for fifteen days after the notice’s publication to evaluate whether competition is feasible. The solicitation number is N68335-26-Q-1173, posted on June 30, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334519, and no set-aside is being applied. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Matthew VanDeventer, reachable at matthew.d.vandeventer.civ@us.navy.mil. All information provided is subject to change, and the government retains the right not to proceed with an award based on responses or other considerations. The place of performance is not specified, and the contract will be managed by the Department of Defense under the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to negotiate and make an award on a sole-source basis with FXC Corporation, CAGE: 52497, for a Fixed-Price contract. This procurement is for a quantity of one (1) Ripcord Release Testers, part number 711-07153, NSN 1670-01-508-8838 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) E-2D Hawkeye program. JASDF requires this tester to test the automatic parachute ripcord release for their packed parachutes.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements” for this action. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for consideration. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract.
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