Relocation and Qualification of FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device Manufacturing
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The Naval Air Systems Command plans to negotiate and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Eaton Mission Systems Division in Davenport, Iowa, for the relocation and qualification of manufacturing of the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device and its associated batteries. The FLU-8B/P is a vital safety device designed to automatically inflate aircrew life preservers upon water immersion after ejection from aircraft equipped with ejection seats. This device uses an electro-explosive primer to activate a CO2 cylinder for inflation. While production of the FLU-8 has historically been at Eaton’s Orchard Park facility, the manufacturing is transitioning to their Davenport facility. The contract requires Eaton to successfully relocate manufacturing operations, validate production capability, and deliver first article test samples of the qualified FLU-8 design. This procurement will follow FAR Part 6.302-1, designating Eaton Mission Systems Division as the only responsible source capable of meeting the government's needs due to their unique engineering expertise, resources, and proprietary technical data. The government lacks the technical data package necessary to produce the device, making Eaton the sole qualified manufacturer. Interested parties for subcontracting are directed to contact the Navy contracting personnel by email, and all responses to the presolicitation must be submitted electronically by the stated deadline. The contract is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division at Patuxent River, Maryland, with performance located in St James, Maryland.
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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.