Notice of Intent to Sole Source KAron Liner F/A18 NLG Steering Collar
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYFLEET READINESS CENTERPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dbfcd56f5ba449288843934998218587/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, intends to award a sole source contract to Kamatics Corporation for the application and machining of the KAron liner profile configuration for the F/A-18EFG NLG Steering Collar. This procurement is necessary for off-site services related to a government-owned asset undergoing repair at Naval Air Station North Island, California, as Kamatics Corporation is the only approved vendor capable of applying the proprietary KAron coating, which meets specific military aviation specifications. Interested parties may submit a capability statement within three calendar days of this notice, although this is not a request for competitive quotes; the point of contact for this requirement is Kim Compton at kimberly.a.compton6.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amanda Taylor
    amanda.j.taylor80.civ@us.navy.mil
    Tiffany Crayle
    tiffany.crayle@navy.mil
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