MQ-4C Universal Lifting Sling

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is soliciting a sole-source basis with VEP Manufacturing Inc. for the procurement of the Universal Lifting Sling, which is required to safely hoist different MQ-4C air vehicle components. The Universal Lifting Sling is a designated Aviation Critical Safety Item, and VEP Manufacturing Inc. is currently the only approved source for this item. Alternate offerors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package within fifteen (15) days of the publication of this synopsis to be considered for evaluation to become a qualified source. The SAR package must contain specific documentation, including configuration drawings, process/operation sheets, purchase orders, and a comparative analysis. • The Universal Lifting Sling is required for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Program. • The procurement is under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). • The solicitation is not a request for competitive proposals, but the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis. • Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for consideration.