16--16 Universal Water Activated Release System PN/CN 1814-017-01

Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to negotiate and award on an other-than-competitive basis a fixed price contract with Conax Florida Corporation, Saint Petersburg, FL for both Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS) PN/CN 1814-017-01 and Inflation Assembly, Vented Manual, (FLU-10) PN/CN 1812-161-01. This Modification adds delivery of Conax's FLU-10's to the contract package requirements to the original requirements posted on 23 Mar 05. FLU-10s are a critical component to the E-2C Parachute Survival Ensemble (PSE) developed under the NAWCWD China Lake Thin-Pack Project Office. The PSE is an improved parachute/survival system for E-2C aircrew members. The components when ordered will be provided as GFM by the Navy to Simula, Inc. located in Phoenix, AZ who is the sole source manufacturer of the E-2C PSE and its subassemblies. First components are needed to meet a Mar 2006 production schedule. This contract will be for UWAR! S units and FLU-10s; 50 ea Inflation Assembly, Vented Manual, (FLU-10) PN/CN 1812-161-01 in FY05 (47 ea deliverable units after destructive testing including 32 for US and 15 for FMS customers), 30 ea FY06 Optional Quantities FLU-10 units (27 ea deliverable units for US), and 50 ea FY07 Optional Quantities UWARS units (47 ea deliverable units for US after destructive testing). FOB Destination. Solicitation will include applicable drawings. Conax developed and retains proprietary rights to the FLU-10s and its components, as well as UWARs. The Solicitation Amendment will be posted on the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website at http://www.neco.navy.mil and the FEDBIZOPPS website at http://vsearch2.eps.gov/servlet/SearchServlet on or about 14 Jun 2005. Responses to this intent to solicit, other than from the source listed, will be required to submit information in writing to verify their prior experience in manufacturing similar components that meet stringent tolerances.! Address questions to Dell Hledik, (760) 939-3772, email: [email protected]. The Government anticipates a 10-day response time for receipt of updated proposals. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Note 22 and 26 apply. NAICS Code =332999 Place of Performance = Conax Florida Corp, St Petersburg, FL Set Aside Default = N/A