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Conversion of AVTEX Rayon Cloth to Carbon Cloth for Reentry Body Heatshields

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N00030-14-Q-0027Federal

Submission Closed12/11/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Strategic Systems Programs office plans to award a sole source contract to HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc. for services related to converting AVTEX Rayon Cloth into Carbon Cloth, which is a critical component for the TRIDENT II Reentry Body Heatshield. This process involves scouring and converting the rayon material into carbon cloth, followed by testing and storage of the final purified product. HITCO is the exclusive provider of carbon-phenolic heatshields for the Navy’s Mk4 and Mk5 reentry bodies used on the TRIDENT II missile, underscoring their unique position as a supplier. This contract opportunity, identified by solicitation number N00030-14-Q-0027, was publicly posted on November 5, 2013, with a response date set for November 20, 2013. However, the notice clarifies that this is not a request for competitive proposals, although the government will consider any responses received within the specified timeframe to decide whether to open the procurement to competition. The decision to proceed without competitive bidding rests solely with the government. The work will be performed in Gardena, California, and points of contact for inquiries include Paul Bonsiero and Cris Beveridge at the Strategic Systems Programs office located at the Washington Navy Yard.

General Info

Sole source contract to HITCO for converting AVTEX Rayon Cloth into carbon heatshield for TRIDENT II.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Strategic Systems Programs

Contract Value

$5,353,214

NAICS

336419 - Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc. 1600 W 135TH ST GARDENA CA 90249-2506 USA

Award Issued Date

12/11/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

J&A NOSP 15,671 - Reentry Body Heatshields

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedNov 5

Presolicitation

AwardedDec 11

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

12/11/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Strategic Systems Programs

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20374-5127, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Strategic Systems Programs

Office AddressWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20374-5127, USA

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Full Description

The Strategic Systems Programs awarded a sole source contract to HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc., to procure services to convert AVTEX Rayon Cloth to Carbon Cloth for Reentry Body Heatshields, testing, and storing. HITCO is the sole supplier of carbon-phenolic heatshields for the Navy's Mk4 and Mk5 reentry bodies.