Relocation and Qualification of FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device Manufacturing
The Naval Air Systems Command plans to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to Eaton Mission Systems Division in Davenport, Iowa, for relocating and qualifying manufacturing of the FLU-8B/P Automatic Inflation Device and its batteries. This critical safety item automatically inflates aircrew life preservers upon water immersion after ejection from aircraft. The contractor must relocate manufacturing from Eaton’s Orchard Park facility to its Davenport facility, validate production capability, and deliver first article test samples. No budget amount or performance timeline is specified in the description. The location for performance is Davenport, Iowa.