P-8 Ground Support and Test Equipment

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole-source contract with Industrial Automation to procure various ground support and test equipment for the P-8 aircraft. The equipment includes software load cable stores, test equipment for the aerial refuel system, pressure test equipment, handling equipment, and protective covers. The Government intends to procure these services under the statutory authority of Title 10 U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Section 6.302-1, only one responsible source. • The contract will be awarded to Industrial Automation, the only authorized vendor for Boeing-owned support equipment. • The equipment includes various parts with specific quantities, such as software load cable stores, test equipment, and protective covers. • The Government is seeking a sole-source contract due to the lack of competition and the potential for substantial duplication of cost. • All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency.