Alternate Sourcing for JAU-72B/A Cartridge Actuated Initiators
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Task Aerospace, Inc. (CAGE: 99YV8) for the acquisition of the Task Aerospace PN 740055-1 cartridge actuated initiator and its associated test fixture design. This action aims to widen the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office's sources of supply for JAU-72B/A Cartridge Actuated Initiators for the V-22 external initiators. This is a Notice of Intent and not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the procurement of developmental CAD/PAD technologies critical for the CAD/PAD JPO's mission. Specifically, it involves:
- Acquisition of Task Aerospace PN 740055-1 cartridge actuated initiator.
- Acquisition of the associated test fixture design.
- Feasibility testing of an alternate source of supply for JAU-72B/A V-22 external initiators.
Task Aerospace, Inc. has already developed a design for the V-22 external initiator based on performance requirements from NCRADA-NSWCIH-24-308. This contract will verify the performance of TASK PN 740055-1.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price
- Recipient: Task Aerospace, Inc.
- Estimated Value: $850,000
- Estimated Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to August 1, 2027
- Estimated Award Date: July 2, 2026
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source Notice of Intent)
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Indian Head, MD
Purpose of Notice & Response
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding with a capability statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A decision not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. No phone inquiries will be entertained.
Additional Notes
This contract will be awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) between the Government and Task Aerospace, Inc. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Task Aerospace, Inc. directly.
Contact: Jose Perez (jose.l.perez262.civ@us.navy.mil)