Life Raft Refill/ Recertify
ID: N00421-25-RFPREQ-WPM202-0093Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bb006877d8cf42e39d788b1a3a6b3fd2/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, is seeking to award a sole source contract for the refill and recertification of eight LRU-31A/A Multiplace Life Rafts from Air Cruisers Company, LLC. This procurement is essential to ensure the operational readiness and safety of naval aviation, as the LRU-31A/A life rafts are critical components for aircrew survival in emergency situations. The contract will be negotiated on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with the Government emphasizing that Air Cruisers Company is the only source capable of fulfilling the requirements due to their unique expertise and proprietary knowledge of the life rafts. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities in writing to the primary contacts, Christopher Woehrer and Jamie Billig, using the provided email addresses, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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