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P-8 Structural Repair-Composite Tool Set
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, intends to procure the Structural Repair-Composite Tool Set, P/N: 3156AS100-1, from United Drill Bushing Corporation under sole source authority, as they are the only firm with the specialized knowledge and expertise to manufacture the tool set required for critical composite repairs on the P-8A Poseidon aircraft, including support for Foreign Military Sales customers. This procurement is justified under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which certify that no other source can meet the agency’s unique technical requirements for structurally sound, high-quality repairs, and that the vendor possesses exclusive familiarity with the proprietary components and tooling involved. This notice is a pre-solicitation action and not an invitation for competitive bids; however, any responses submitted by July 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST will be considered by the government to evaluate whether competition is feasible, though no obligation to open the requirement to competition is implied. The procurement is not subject to any set-aside provisions, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 332216. Scott Bestreski is the sole point of contact for this action and must be reached via email at scott.a.bestreski.civ@us.navy.mil; telephone inquiries are prohibited. All information provided is subject to change and does not bind the government to proceed with a contract award.
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CAPE MAY CH, NJ, 08733, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with United Drill Bushing Corporation (CAGE: 52369) located in Downey, CA 90241-1250 for the procurement of Structural Repair-Composite Tool Set, P/N: 3156AS100-1 for the P-8A Poseidon Program in support of various FMS countries.
The Government intends to procure the above items under the statutory authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."; therefore, a solicitation is not available for this procurement. United Drill Bushing Corporation is the only firm with knowledge of the Composite Repair Tool Set’s included components, tooling, and devices and the only firm with the expertise required to enhance performance in order to meet quality requirements for structurally sound repair of critical aircraft components.
This notification is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent 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.
All responses must be received no later than July 7, 2026, by 2:00 pm EST. The Point of Contact for this pre-solicitation notice is Scott Bestreski, scott.a.bestreski.civ@us.navy.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
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