Mission Auxillary Fuel Tank System (MATS) Containers for the V-22 Aircraft

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a sole-source contract to Container Research Corporation for the procurement of Mission Auxiliary Fuel Tank System (MATS) containers for the V-22 aircraft. This effort supports the storage of MATS for multiple aircraft variants, including the United States Marine Corps MV-22, the United States Navy CMV-22, the United States Air Force CV-22, and the Government of Japan variants. The scope of work includes the labor, equipment, facilities, material, parts, testing, technical data, engineering support, and logistical support necessary to manufacture, assemble, and deliver the containers.

The procurement is being conducted under solicitation number N0001920R0035 and is classified under NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 1560, Airframe Structural Components. The Department of the Navy has identified Container Research Corporation as the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements due to its status as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the specialized steel and aluminum containers used for the V-22. This action follows the statutory authority for other than full and open competition as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1.

Performance will take place in Aston, Pennsylvania, with a response deadline of January 3, 2020. The contract officer for this requirement is Cody J. Lange. This combined synopsis and solicitation was published on December 19, 2019, and includes no accompanying attachments.