NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO CAPEWELL AERIAL SYSTEMS LLC TO PROVIDE CREWMEMBER'S AIRCRAFT SAFETY BELT PART NUMBER MS16070-21M1 UNDER AUTHORITY FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

The United States Marine Corps intends to award a sole source contract to Capewell Aerial Systems LLC for the procurement of 182 Crewmember's Aircraft Safety Belts, Part Number MS16070-21M1. The safety belts must be constructed of nylon webbing with snap fasteners and a beaded handle attached to the latch assembly. The latch assembly shall include a leather protector, and the male portion of the latch mechanism must incorporate a retaining pin to address previously identified inadvertent release issues. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The contract is for a specific brand-name product, MS16070-21M1, which is only manufactured by Capewell Aerial Systems LLC. • The procurement is under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 13. • The anticipated award date is 01 July 2026. • The point of contact for this purchase is Sgt Yaël Solofonirina at [email protected].