Transportation Ejection Seat Cradles

SYNOPSIS Transportation, Ejection Seat Cradles , PN: 64A127J1-1 The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to issue an award on a Sole Source basis with ATAP, Inc. (Cage 22638) for the procurement of a quantity of eight (8) Transportation, Ejection Seat Cradles, PN: 64A127J1-1, NSN: 1740-00-944-5498 in support of the FMS Kuwait F/A-18 E-F platform under FMS Case: KU-P-SBG. The Transportation, Ejection Seat Cradle is used for seat handling and transportation. The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1. For the Government to procure another - asset or procure this - asset from another source would incur costs not expected to be recouped through competition. Any other sources would require the Government to fund a Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), First Article Test (FAT), and a Test & Evaluation (T&E) effort. Procuring an alternate asset would force the FMS Partner to utilize an asset that is not supported, compatible, or interchangeable with the USN-approved configuration. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT POSSESS THE TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE/DRAWINGS TO ALLOW FOR A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT. All responsible sources may submit a response which may be considered by the Government in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice.