Slit Tape Composite Material

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open basis the following items:

1. T1100G/3960 192gsm UD 33.5% RC PN P173EBN-19-006 AFP Bobbin Item Code 6404 Width .25 Qty:300 lbs.
2. T1100G/3690 196gsm PW 35% RC PN FT6243R 3EF 965 Item 5263 Width 38 Qty: 150 m2.

This requirement is sole sourced to Toray Composite Materials America Inc. 19002 50th Ave. East, Tacoma, Washinton, 98446 as the only vendor able to produce this requirement due to owning the process for the manufacture of the slit tape and broadgood as well as the creation of T1100 carbon fiber and the 3960 epoxy matrix. Respond to Beth Exzabe, by email to Beth.a.exzabe.civ@us.navy.mil Quotations are preferred via email.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any form believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893623Q0131 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

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