Advanced Packaging, Inc. (API) transit cases
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Advanced Packaging, Inc. (API) transit storage cases with foam. This is a limited competition notice, primarily targeting API and its authorized distributors, justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source). The cases are critical for the Radio Integration System (RIS) Family of Systems. Responses are due by January 30, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
This notice outlines the government's intent to procure specialized API transit storage cases with foam. These cases are required to protectively store all equipment for the RIS systems, offering secure, non-slip stacking with other API cases and radio cases to reduce overall system footprint. The API cases have successfully passed environmental testing and are already integrated into existing RIS platforms. The government asserts that no other transit storage cases can meet this unique combination of requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Competition: Limited competition, intended sole source to Advanced Packaging, Inc. (API) and its authorized distributors.
- Authority: 10 USC 3204(a)(1), FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
- NAICS Code: 326199 - All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Attachment 001, "CLIN Structure (2).xlsx," details the specific items to be procured. Key elements include:
- CLINs: Unique contract line item numbers.
- Descriptions: Such as "HF COUPLER STORAGE CASE W/FOAM."
- Part Numbers: Specific API part numbers (e.g., AP-51776).
- Quantities: Minimum and maximum quantities for each CLIN across different ordering periods.
- Manufacturer: Advanced Packaging, Inc. for all listed items.
- Lead Time: A consistent 98 days for delivery of all items.
Response Information
- Response Due Date: January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM EST.
- Nature of Notice: This is NOT a Request for Proposals. It is a notice of intent to award on a limited competition basis. The government's decision not to open the requirement to full competition is at its sole discretion.
- Contact: For questions, contact Jacob Zucker at jacob.a.zucker.civ@us.navy.mil.