Intent to Sole Source - JCAST Repair and Recalibration to Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. FA5587JCAST
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Repair and recalibration services are needed for two Joint Combined Aircrew Systems Testers (JCAST), P/N 6177100-20, serials 000395 and 000405, to restore them to operational status and ensure compliance with TO 33D2-10-141-1 and TO 33D2-10-135-1. This is a single-source action under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) because Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. (CED) is the original equipment manufacturer and holds exclusive proprietary data rights; the government lacks the drawings, specifications, QA provisions, performance standards, or software documentation necessary for maintenance by any other source, and CED is the only authorized vendor capable of depot-level repairs beyond local PMEL capabilities. CED does not permit third-party redistribution or repair, due to patented technology and copyrighted software.
This notice is informational and not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Interested, responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet all technical requirements without access to proprietary data, rights, or tooling. No solicitation will be issued for this requirement.
Authority This procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), "Soliciting from a Single Source," as only one responsible source is capable of fulfilling the requirement. Requirement The 48th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) requires repair and recalibration services for two Joint Combined Aircrew Systems Testers (JCAST), Part Number 6177100-20, Serial Numbers 000395 and 000405. These services are required to restore the testers to operational status and ensure compliance with all applicable Technical Orders (TO), specifically TO 33D2-10-141-1 and TO 33D2-10-135-1. Sole Source Justification Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. (CED) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and retains exclusive proprietary data rights for the design, manufacture, maintenance and repair of the JCAST units. The Government does not possess the required engineering drawings, specifications, quality assurance provisions, performance standards, or software documentation to enable maintenance by any other source. CED is the only authorized source with the capability to perform repairs beyond the scope of local Precision Measurement Equipment Labratory (PMEL) capabilities. Due to patented technology and copyrighted software, depot-level maintenance cannot be performed by alternate vendors. CED does not permit third-party redistribution or repair of their products. Notice to Interested Parties This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. Responses must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet all technical requirements of this notice without access to proprietary data, rights, or tooling. Disclaimer No soliciation wll be issued for this requirement. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. Attachments 1. Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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