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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE NAVY has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Relocation and Qualification of Flu8bp Automatic Inflation Device Manufacturing in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 29 May 2026 and is scheduled to close on 28 Jun 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 142249069, while the tender notice number is N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0225 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Relocation and Qualification of Flu8bp Automatic Inflation Device Manufacturing
Deadline: 28 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 29 May 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 142249069
Document Ref. No.: N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0225
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract with Eaton Mission Systems Division, Davenport, Iowa the historical producer of FLU-8 devices for the relocation and qualification of manufacturing for the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device (DODIC FW98) and associated batteries. The FLU-8B/P is a critical safety item designed to automatically inflate aircrew life preservers upon immersion in water after egress from ejection seat equipped aircraft. The device utilizes an electro-explosive primer to activate a CO2 cylinder for inflation. Historically, FLU-8 devices have been manufactured at Eaton Mission Systems Orchard Park (CAGE 04577), but production is being transitioned to Eaton Mission Systems Davenport (CAGE 99251). The contractor will be required to successfully relocate manufacturing operations, validate production capability, and deliver first article test samples for the qualified FLU-8 design (Eaton PN 1812-173-02).
This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The government does not possess or cannot provide the technical data package/drawings necessary to manufacture the item. As the designer and developer of FLU-8, only Eaton Mission Systems Division. possesses the peculiar engineering capability, resources, expertise, intricate knowledge, and data necessary to satisfy the Government-s minimum requirements. Expressions of interest in subcontracting should contact Ben Kerlin at [email protected]. Any responses to this synopsis must be via e-mail to the Contract Specialist [email protected]. No telephonic responses will be accepted.
Notice ID: n00421-26-rfpreq-wpm202-0225
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the navy
Office: naval air warfare center air div
Product Service Code: 1377 - cartridge and propellant actuated devices and components
NAICS Code: 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jul 13, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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