CWU-86/P and CWU-87/P Dry Suits in support of Bladder Relief
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Qualification Details
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 Department of the Navy / NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. for the procurement of CWU-86/P and CWU-87/P Anti-Exposure Dry Suits. This acquisition supports Bladder Relief system testing. While not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements by April 23, 2026, for consideration.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for additional standard issue CWU-86/P (Male) and CWU-87/P (Female) Anti-Exposure Dry Suits. These suits are essential for mission-critical activities, including Bladder Relief system testing, and are not intended to test or field new dry suit models. The suits are vital for ensuring aircrew safety and survivability during operations over cold water, as naval aircrew are required to wear them when operating over water below 50°F. Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of these specific models, which are the Navy's currently fielded system. The suits feature unique, proprietary integrated safety features and are certified compatible with existing mandated survival equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Estimated Value: $35,500
- Estimated Award Date: May 5, 2026
- Estimated Delivery Date: August 31, 2026
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 8475 - Specialized Flight Clothing And Accessories
- Place of Performance: Trenton, NJ
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may demonstrate their capability by submitting a written statement via email to Mr. Chris Woehrer (christopher.m.woehrer.civ@us.navy.mil) by the response date. The Government will review all information received to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, though the decision to not compete remains at their discretion. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should directly contact Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.