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SUBJECT Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the f... SUBJECT Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the following items: 1680-99-134-9534MH, Survival Kit Assembly, P/N: MBEU200027 ITEM DESCRIPTION The Survival Kit Assembly is a container made of carbon fiber composite and aluminum. The container is used to house survival equipment that are for the T-38C Ejection Seat system and are used primarily during an emergency. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION The current original equipment manufacturer for these items is Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. (CAGE U1604), which maintains its configuration by part number and configuration control. The Government either does not own any data/drawings/schematics or has limited rights which indicate an inability to release data for competitive solicitation. As a result, Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Survival Kit Assembly performance requirements and has possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment. INTEREST The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. for the manufacture of the Survival Kit Assembly in support of the T-38C Ejection Seat. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 1700 EST on 21 December 2022 by emailing Tonett Pendleton at tonett.pendleton@us.af.mil or Robert Berg at robert.berg.9@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.