Relocation and Qualification of FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device Manufacturing

SOL #: N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0225Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, United States

Place of Performance

St James, MD

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components (1377)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 28, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Eaton Mission Systems Division, Davenport, Iowa. This contract is for the relocation and qualification of manufacturing for the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device, a critical safety item for aircrew life preservers. Responses to this presolicitation synopsis are due by June 28, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for successfully relocating manufacturing operations from Eaton Mission Systems Orchard Park to Eaton Mission Systems Davenport. Key tasks include validating production capability and delivering first article test samples for the qualified FLU-8 design (Eaton PN 1812-173-02). The FLU-8B/P device is designed to automatically inflate aircrew life preservers upon immersion in water after egress from ejection seat equipped aircraft, utilizing an electro-explosive primer to activate a CO2 cylinder.

Contract Details

  • Type: Sole Source, Firm Fixed-Price
  • Authority: FAR Part 6.302-1 (only one responsible source)
  • Reason: The Government does not possess or cannot provide the technical data package/drawings necessary to manufacture the item. Eaton Mission Systems Division, as the designer and developer of FLU-8, possesses the peculiar engineering capability, resources, expertise, intricate knowledge, and data required.
  • Place of Performance: Davenport, Iowa
  • Product/Service Code: 1377 - Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components

Set-Aside

None specified (Sole Source)

Timeline

  • Response Due: June 28, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
  • Published: May 28, 2026
  • Opportunity Type: Presolicitation

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

SABANA MOORE-BARNESPRIMARY
SABANA.N.MOORE.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
Christopher WoehrerSECONDARY
christopher.m.woehrer.civ@us.navy.mil

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