Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Award for the Universal Avionics Kapture Golden Chassis

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified vendors capable of providing the Universal Avionics Kapture Golden Chassis – a proprietary, sole‑source avionics data‑download system used by the NTSB’s Vehicle Recorder Division to retrieve flight‑data and cockpit‑voice recordings from accident aircraft. The agency is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to confirm that no other commercial product can meet the requirement and to document market capability before proceeding with a sole‑source award to APS Aerospace. Interested parties must submit a capability statement (max 10 pages) within five days of the notice’s publication, including company identification, proof of full capability, point‑of‑contact information, size/status, and any other relevant data. Proprietary information may be included only as an addendum and must be clearly marked. No bids, quotations, or proposals are being requested at this stage; the notice is purely for market research and to confirm the lack of competition. • Required product: Universal Avionics Kapture Golden Chassis (download equipment) • Intended use: Download data from damaged/undamaged Kapture flight‑data and cockpit‑voice recorders in NTSB investigations • Procurement method: Intent to award a sole‑source contract under FAR 13.106‑1 to APS Aerospace • Submission: Capability statement ≤ 10 pages, plus web links; due within 5 days of notice publication • Contact: Nicole Evanitsky, NTSB (email provided) • No cost or award‑date information disclosed; the notice is for market research only.