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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) intends to award a contract to obtain five (5) silicone air start hoses in support of the Turboprop Test Instrumentation (TPTI)... The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) intends to award a contract to obtain five (5) silicone air start hoses in support of the Turboprop Test Instrumentation (TPTI) program on a sole source basis to Astronics Test Systems. The TPTI system provides a capability for land-based, intermediate level, out-of-airframe testing of T56 turboprop engines. Special engine adapter assemblies are used to interface test engines with the TPTI system. A Request for Information (RFI) was submitted to industry with a closing date of 25Jan2019 seeking information from industry for any vendors that could supply a similar air start hose using specifications provided in the RFI. There were no responses from industry to the RFI. NAWCADLKE intends to award this contract under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation will be available for this procurement.

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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. The Naval Air Warfare Center Lakehurst is requesting information pertaining to the Air Start Hose Assembly to ... THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. The Naval Air Warfare Center Lakehurst is requesting information pertaining to the Air Start Hose Assembly to overcome parts obsolescence issues. The hose assembly is used to provide hot pressurized air from a mobile air start unit to the engine starter. It must meet the following requirements; 1) hose material is silicone coated fiberglass reinforced with internal stainless steel helix wire. 2) End flanges and other metal components to be made from 321 CRES. 3) 49 psia Internal working pressure. 4) Flow rate shall be 110 lbs per minute. 5) Part must able to withstand vibration requirements of MIL-E-5272A except that frequency range shall be 3500 to 6100 cycles per minute. 6) Pressure check in straight position each and every part at 107 psig and 600 deg F internal air for 2 minutes minimum. 7) Minimum bend radius is 5.25 inches. 8) End flange #1 to mate with GF530C300A flange. 9) End flange #2 to mate with GF530CG300M flange. 10) Polyester outer scuff cover. 11) 3 inch internal diameter. 12) 43-44 inch overall length. 13) Non-metallic parts shall be resistant to fuels and lubricants per MIL-F562A, MIL-L-7808C and MIL-C-5606. The current FQTS is P/N G6-54-1000-800. The purpose of the request for information is to identify potential contractors capable of manufacturing this product for a T56 turboprop QECA. It is requested that information be submitted NO LATER THAN 25 January 2019 to Mr. Daniel O'Donnell, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Code 25212 B562-3, Route 547, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733-5000. Mr. O'Donnell may be reached by electronic mail at: daniel.odonnell1@navy.mil or to Mr. David Andreoli, by electronic mail at: david.andreoli@navy.mil. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation MAY NOT necessarily result from the RFI. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI nor will the Government compensate any respondent with costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. The Government will not release any information marked with a Proprietary legend, received in response to this RFI, to any firms, agencies, or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend.