RAAF Calibration Equipment

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Morehouse Instrument Company, of York, PA for the procurement of Universal Force Machine, P/N 99870; Aircraft Jack Tester Calibration Kit, P/N D540; Proving Rings, P/N's 1000-1K, 200-100K, 200-10K, 200-1K; Dynamometer Calibration Clevises, P/N 604733; and Column Extensions, P/N 99851 are required by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)for calibration equipment in support of the F/A-18. The Universal Force Machine is used in four Instrument Calibration Procedures (ICP's) for the F/A-18. The Aircraft Jack Tester Calibration Kit is used in one ICP. The proving Rings and other accessories are used with the Universal Force Machines depending on the set-up of the specific test procedures. The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 3204 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own the data rights. A competitive drawing package for this effort is not available. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government, not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. The Point of Contact is Ms. Sarah Lowell, contact@example.gov, Code 2.5.2.3.3SL, +1 (555) 000-0000.