Modular Shallow Water Egress Trainers (MSWET)
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 has awarded Survival Systems USA INC a contract for Modular Shallow Water Egress Trainers (MSWETs), valued at $647,971.92. This sole-source award, made on February 18, 2026, procures critical training equipment for the Naval Aviation Survival Training Program.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the procurement of five (5) MSWETs, with options for up to an additional four (4) devices. These trainers are designed for Navy training at multiple Aviation Survival Training Centers, including Groton, CT. Each MSWET features a stainless-steel frame, seat, modular bulkhead with interchangeable exits (cockpit, cabin helicopter), five-point rotary restraint, and an Emergency Release System (ERS), simulating pilot, copilot, or passenger egress scenarios.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Award Notice (Sole Source)
- Award Date: February 18, 2026
- Award Value: $647,971.92
- Contractor: Survival Systems USA INC
- Product/Service Code: 6910 (Training Aids)
- Place of Performance: Groton, CT
Justification for Sole Source
The award to Survival Systems USA, Inc. (SSUSA) was justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing "only one responsible source." SSUSA was identified as the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MSWETs, possessing unique knowledge and expertise. Extensive market research, including searches of the SBA database, Interagency Contract Directory, and a SAM.gov synopsis (August 12-27, 2025), failed to identify any other company capable of meeting the specific requirements.
Additional Notes
This award provides insight into the type of specialized training equipment procured by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division. No future requirement is currently planned for this specific trainer, but competition will be re-assessed if new vendors emerge.