Procure Naval Aircrew Common Ejection Seat (NACES) for the RAAF (FMS case)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to negotiate and issue a firm fixed-price modification to an existing production contract with Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, based in the UK, for the manufacture of four Naval Aircrew Common Ejection Seats (NACES) intended for the F/A-18 tactical aircraft. These seats are to be delivered to the Australian Air Force under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case. The original production contract was awarded solely to Martin-Baker due to their unique possession of the necessary technical data, specialized engineering capabilities, tooling, and equipment required to meet the government’s specifications for the NACES. This action is being conducted under statutory authority allowing for sole source procurement, which precludes solicitation of competing proposals. The synopsis is issued solely for informational purposes and does not represent a solicitation for bids. Entities interested in subcontracting opportunities related to this contract are directed to contact Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd. directly. The office overseeing this contract is located in Patuxent River, Maryland, with specified points of contact for contractual inquiries entrusted to a Contracting Officer and a Contract Specialist within NAVAIR.