F/A-18 VFC-204 STAND-UP EFFORT AT NOLA

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
N68335-26-Q-0425
NAICS
334515
PSC
4920
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
June 16, 2026
Response due
July 1, 2026
Place of performance
Lakehurst, NJ

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is procuring specific hardware components for the F/A-18 VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort at NOLA, including various Automatic Wire Test Set (AWTS) Test Program Sets and power distribution panels, all sourced from Eclypse International Corporation, the sole manufacturer. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses and is classified as a presolicitation notice, indicating that it is not open for competitive bids but allows for responses within fifteen days. Small businesses should note that this is a sole-source procurement, limiting their ability to participate directly.

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Description

SYNOPSIS: #N68335-26-Q-0425 F/A-18 VFC-204 STAND-UP EFFORT AT NOLA Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) – F/A-18 E/F The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Eclypse International Corporation, CAGE: 0JJ26, for the F/A-18 VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort at NOLA hardware components in support of the NAWCAD F/A-15 E/F Division. This order will initially procure materials and services to manufacture, assemble, inspect, ship, and deliver to the government all support equipment listed below related to the F/A-18 VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort at NOLA: - Automatic Wire Test Set (AWTS) Test Program Set (TPS), AC/DC ELECTRICAL (Part Number (P/N): 4248AS0100-1; National Stock Number (NSN): 4920-01-700-1454; Quantity (QTY): 1) - AWTS TPS, NO. 1 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P/N: 4248AS1010-1; NSN: 4920-01-700-5302; QTY: 1) - AWTS TPS, NO. 5 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P/N: 4248AS1050-1; NSN: 6110-01-700-5353; QTY: 1) - AWTS TPS, NO. 4 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P/N: 4248AS1040-1; NSN: 4920-01-700-5668; QTY: 1) - AWTS TPS, NO.12 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P/N: 4248AS1120-1; NSN: 4920-01-716-2540; QTY: 1) - AWTS TPS, NO.10 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P/N: 4248AS1100-1; NSN: 4920-01-716-3385; QTY: 1) - SHIPPING CHARGES - LOT CHARGES (P/N: ECL-SHP-00000; QTY: 1) The AWTS TPS is a software component that controls the Eclypse Language Integrated Test Environment (ELITE) application, which runs on AWTS hardware used for electrical diagnostic testing of miliary aircraft wiring. Eclypse International Corporation, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, designed the technical drawing package and is currently the package is currently maintained solely by The Eclypse International Corporation. Therefore, Eclypse International Corporation is the only source with the requisite knowledge, technical experience, and production-level data to produce these components. The components being procured are integral to the AWTS TPS system and are critical to maintaining operational readiness. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this requirement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for consideration. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract. PSC Code: 4920 – Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialize Equipment NAICS Code: 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals - size standard 750

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