NAWCAD WOLF Intent To Sole Source Keeper Assemblies
ID: N0042125Q1185Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

GEARS, PULLEYS, SPROCKETS, AND TRANSMISSION CHAIN (3020)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), intends to procure Keeper Assemblies on a sole source basis from Shoemaker Mfg Solutions, Inc. This procurement involves a firm fixed-price contract for a total of 98 Keeper Assemblies, to be delivered in three phases to the NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field in Maryland. The items are critical for military applications, and compliance with federal regulations regarding item identification and valuation is required. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on June 18, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Jaclyn Porter at jaclyn.l.porter.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) N0042125Q1185 issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. The RFQ seeks competitive quotes for the procurement of Keeper Assemblies from Shoemaker Mfg Solutions, Inc., a sole source vendor. The solicitation aims for firm fixed-price bids with delivery of items structured in three phases: an initial shipment of 33 pieces, followed by two additional shipments of 33 and 32 pieces, respectively, all delivered to the NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field in Maryland. The document emphasizes compliance with relevant federal regulations pertaining to item identification and valuation, specifically referencing applicable clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors are required to register on SAM.gov to submit bids, which must be received by June 18, 2025. Additionally, the RFQ stipulates that all quotes should include pricing information along with various certification details, emphasizing the need for the items' unique identification in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement guidance. Overall, this RFQ reflects the government's strategic procurement practices for specialized military supplies while ensuring compliance with related regulatory frameworks.
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