2026 GRI MEMBERSHIP

Solicitation Number: N0042127Q1003 Funding/Tax Status: U.S. Government ~ Tax Exempt Submission Instructions All quotes and capability statements must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River intends to solicit and negotiate a firm fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis with the Gear Research Institute, under the authority of FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) (Soliciting from a Single Source). This is a firm fixed-price procurement. Offerors are advised that the initial proposal should represent the vendor's best technical and price terms. Basis for Award The Government intends to award a contract to the Gear Research Institute as a sole-source action. However, in accordance with federal acquisition regulations, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement and/or proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Any response received by the closing date and time will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.