NAWCAD Jet Blast Deflector (JBD) Panels, P/Ns 626145-6, -7 and -8

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for Jet Blast Deflector (JBD) cooling panels to support the CVN 75 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) upgrades in support of the Nimitz Class Launcher Program. The contractor will manufacture the JBD panels in accordance with government drawings, and the required panels are Critical Application Items (CAIs). The government intends to procure the items under the authority of 10 USC 3204 (a) (1), FAR 6.302-1, as only one responsible source has been identified that currently possesses the necessary qualifications or certifications to meet the stringent requirements for this procurement. Key points to consider: • The contract is for the manufacture of JBD cooling panels • The panels are Critical Application Items (CAIs) • The government intends to award the contract to a sole vendor • The contractor must manufacture the panels in accordance with government drawings • The procurement is under the authority of 10 USC 3204 (a) (1), FAR 6.302-1