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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Auto Tester, Ripcord Release
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The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) at Patuxent River, Maryland, plans to award a sole source purchase order to FXC Corporation of Costa Mesa, California, for the repair and calibration of the Auto Tester, Ripcord Release (Part Number 711-07153 / NSN 1670-01-508-8838). This contract covers services that cannot be performed by Navy Maintenance Activities and includes inspection, repair, and calibration using original manufacturer replacement parts to ensure the unit is returned to a fully operational, ready-for-issue condition. FXC Corporation is identified as the only qualified source capable of meeting the government's specific technical and mission requirements for this equipment. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may submit capability statements within five calendar days from the publication date. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary, with the government retaining full discretion on whether to proceed with competition. The contract relates to NAICS code 811210, and the primary point of contact for this procurement is Jeffrey Smith, who can be reached via email. The procurement reflects a non-competitive acquisition under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), citing that no other sources reasonably satisfy the agency’s requirements.
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The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to FXC Corporation, 3050 RED HILL AVENUE, COSTA MESA, CA 92626 (Cage Code: 52497) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The COMFRC Aviation Support Equipment, Solomons, MD has a requirement for repair and calibration of the End Item; Auto Tester, Ripcord Release; Part Number 711-07153 / NSN 1670-01-508-8838. This contract will cover repair services that cannot be accomplished at Navy Maintenance Activities. The services will include inspection, repair and/or calibration of the end item as necessary. All repairs will be made using original manufactured replacement parts and the units will be returned to fully operational Ready for Issue (RFI) condition. FXC Corporation is the only known qualified source capable of satisfying the Government's specific requirements and mission for this procurement. For this reason, the government intends to procure these products on a sole source basis from FXC Corporation (CAGE Code: 52497).
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within five (5) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Point of contact for this requirement is Jeffrey Smith at jeffrey.t.smith6.civ@us.navy.mil.