Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, Code 210000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555-6100

16 -- EMERGENCY OXYGEN SUBSYSTEM ASSEMBLIES SOL N68936-00-R-0098 DUE 062000 POC Pamela Bayburt, Contract Specialist, (760) 939-9655, fax (760) 939-9651 or Dell Hledik, Contracting Officer, (760) 939-3772 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis, Emergency Oxygen Subsystem Assemblies (PN/CN 269D550-1) from East/West Industries, Inc., 80 13th Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. The Emergency Oxygen Subsystem Assembly is the backup oxygen supply for personnel during high altitude parachute descents. These Oxygen Subsystem Assemblies are a critical component of the E-2C Parachute Survival Ensemble (PSE). The PSE is an improved parachute/survival system for E-2C aircrew members. The above requirement will be negotiated with East/West Industries who is currently the only qualified source providing the Oxygen Subsystem Assemblies meeting the requirements of the E-2C PSE drawing package. The Emergency Oxygen Subsystem is a modification of an existing East/West Industries proprietary design, with East/West retaining the rights to the Emergency Oxygen Subsystem's design as well as the design of the factory test equipment.These oxygen assemblies will be provided as GFM to SEI, Asheville, NC, to use in the manufacture of E-2C Parachute Survival Ensembles. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed price supply contract is contemplated for a three-year base period starting approximately 1 Oct 2000, and two one-year option periods. Delivery schedule will be in accordance with individual delivery orders. The requirement consists of up to 607 units for the basic three years and up to 50 for each of the two option years. FOB Destination. Maximum quantities are not guarantied by the Government. A request for proposal (RFP) will be posted and available electronically on or around May 23, 2000 at the following internet site: http://www.nawcwpns.navy.mil/~contract/rfp-nawc.htm Solicitation will include applicable specification and minimum performance requirements for each item. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Questions shall be made in writing to Commander, Code 210000D, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA 93555-6100, Attn: Pamela Bayburt, or may be faxed to (760) 939-9651. See Note(s): 22, 26. Posted 05/05/00 (W-SN451969). (0126)

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