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Relocation and Qualification of FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device Manufacturing
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The Naval Air Systems Command is procuring a sole-source, firm fixed price contract with Eaton Mission Systems Division in Davenport, Iowa, to relocate and qualify the manufacturing of the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device, a critical safety component that automatically inflates aircrew life preservers upon water immersion following ejection from aircraft. The device uses an electro-explosive primer to trigger a CO2 cylinder for rapid inflation and has historically been produced at Eaton’s Orchard Park facility, but production is being transitioned to the Davenport site. The contractor must successfully transfer all manufacturing processes, validate production capability, and deliver first article test samples for the qualified FLU-8 design, ensuring full compliance with specifications without any deviation from the original engineering. This acquisition is justified under FAR Part 6.302-1 as only Eaton Mission Systems possesses the unique engineering knowledge, proprietary technical data, and specialized expertise required to manufacture the FLU-8B/P, as the government does not hold or have access to the necessary design documentation. No other organization can meet the government’s requirements due to the technical complexity and proprietary nature of the device. The contract is being procured as a presolicitation with a response deadline of June 28, 2026, and all communications must be submitted electronically to the designated Contract Specialist; telephone inquiries are not accepted. Subcontracting interest may be directed to the specified point of contact, and the contract will be performed at the company's Davenport location with the government office located in Patuxent River, Maryland.
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St James, MD, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract with Eaton Mission Systems Division, Davenport, Iowa the historical producer of FLU-8 devices for the relocation and qualification of manufacturing for the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device (DODIC FW98) and associated batteries. The FLU-8B/P is a critical safety item designed to automatically inflate aircrew life preservers upon immersion in water after egress from ejection seat equipped aircraft. The device utilizes an electro-explosive primer to activate a CO2 cylinder for inflation. Historically, FLU-8 devices have been manufactured at Eaton Mission Systems Orchard Park (CAGE 04577), but production is being transitioned to Eaton Mission Systems Davenport (CAGE 99251). The contractor will be required to successfully relocate manufacturing operations, validate production capability, and deliver first article test samples for the qualified FLU-8 design (Eaton PN 1812-173-02).
This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The government does not possess or cannot provide the technical data package/drawings necessary to manufacture the item. As the designer and developer of FLU-8, only Eaton Mission Systems Division. possesses the peculiar engineering capability, resources, expertise, intricate knowledge, and data necessary to satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements. Expressions of interest in subcontracting should contact Ben Kerlin at benjamin.m.kerlin.civ@us.navy.mil. Any responses to this synopsis must be via e-mail to the Contract Specialist sabana.n.moore.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephonic responses will be accepted.
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