J&A Restricting Competition - P-8A Antenna Gasket Kits
Overview
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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 General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), on behalf of the United States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) to restrict competition for the procurement of P-8A Antenna Gasket Kits. This J&A justifies a sole-source award to Aviation Devices and Electronic Components, LLC (AvDEC) due to their unique capabilities as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of these critical components. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this J&A is to secure P-8A Antenna Gasket Kits, which are polyurethane conductive gaskets. These gaskets are essential for providing electrical bonding between aircraft aluminum substrates and mounting bases, preventing corrosion and P-static discrepancies on P-8A aircraft. The procurement includes specific quantities and part numbers for various P-8A Antenna Gaskets.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (sole source)
- Period of Performance (POP): 12 weeks
- Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS/GSS/QSCBD/ASSISTED CONTRACTING BRANCH B
- Requiring Activity: United States Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
- Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX (manufacturer location)
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Justification & Eligibility
This procurement is restricted to a sole source (AvDEC) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(4) and FAR 12.102(b)(2). AvDEC is identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the P-8A antenna gasket, possessing unique knowledge and technical data. Market research, including a Notice of Intent on SAM.gov, received no responses, and AvDEC confirmed no authorized distributors for direct U.S. military sales. Awarding to any other source would disrupt P-8A production and maintenance, with an estimated four years required to qualify a second source. The government will use price analysis to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
Action Items
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and does not solicit proposals. Interested parties should note the rationale for restricted competition.