Intent to Sole Source Teflon Collars

Updated Oct 31, 2026

Special Notice from the Department of the Navy, for work in San Diego, California. Due Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 13 days left.

Bid documents (2)

• Contract Data Requirements List - NLG Steering Collars BPA Draft 1.2 MB
• Draft BPA Performance Work Statement - FRCSW NLG Steering Collars 172 KB

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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: California Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.

Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) hereby gives notice of their intent to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), on a sole source basis, to Kamatics Corporation Cage Code: 50632, 1330 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002-5303 on a sole source basis. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Kamatics is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the KAron liner. KAron is a polyester, thermosetting, resin-based coating incorporating Teflon particles which is tailored to meet specific performance requirements, qualified to aviation military specifications and is trademarked and proprietary to Kamatics. No modifications, therefore, repairs, can be made by any personnel other than Kamatics personnel.

The OEM exclusively possesses the requisite technical data, knowledge, and intellectual property necessary to apply KAron liner to the F/A-18 NLG Steering Collar as specified in the blueprint. Certain drawings and technical data associated with this requirement are proprietary to Kamatics and shall not be reproduced, disclosed, or used except as authorized by the rights holder. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within fifteen (15) days after the date of this publication, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement without impacting the requirement. A determination by the Government not the compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice if solely within the discretion of the Government.

The points of contact for this requirement are Brittany Owens, [email protected], and Tiffany Crayle, [email protected]

Contracting contact

• Brittany Owens · [email protected]
• Tiffany Crayle · [email protected]

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 332812, a business counts as small if it has no more than 600 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

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