CWU - 86 / P and CWU - 87 / P Dry Suits in support of Bladder Relief

2026-11-03

This is a notice of intent to award a sole - source , firm - fixed - price contract to Switlik Parachute Company , Inc ( CAGE : 78673 , UEI : PBMGLVJFCXK1 ) for the procurement of additional standard issue CWU - 86 / P and CWU - 87 / P in support of Bladder Relief testing . The estimated award date is 05 May 2026 and the estimated value is $ 35 , 500 . The estimated delivery date is 31 August 2026 . The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) 6 . 103 - 1 , " Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements ." The U . S . Navy requires the procurement of CWU - 86 / P ( Male ) and CWU - 87 / P ( Female ) Anti - Exposure Dry Suits for mission - essential activities , including Bladder Relief system testing . This procurement is solely to acquire additional units of the Navy ' s currently fielded anti - exposure suit for use in testing unrelated systems ; it is not an effort to test , evaluate , or field a new model of dry suit . These suits are critical for ensuring aircrew safety and survivability during operations over cold water . Switlik Parachute Company , Inc . is the sole - source manufacturer and exclusive provider of the CWU - 86 / P and CWU - 87 / P models . These suits are the Navy ' s currently fielded system for all applicable aircrew . As this testing requires the use of the standard , operational suit to ensure valid results , only the existing design is acceptable . Naval aircrew are required to wear anti - exposure dry suits when operating over water where the temperature is below 50 ° F . The CWU - 86 / P and CWU - 87 / P are designed specifically to meet these demanding operational parameters , preventing water intrusion and providing the necessary insulation for survival . The Switlik suits possess unique , integrated safety features that are proprietary to their design . Crucially , these suits are certified to be compatible and fully integrate with existing and mandated survival equipment . No other suit meets these specific integration and safety requirements . Therefore , only the Switlik - produced CWU - 86 / P and CWU - 87 / P can fulfill this critical need . Purpose of this Notice : THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS . Interested parties , however , may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement with a capability statement . The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis . Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement . A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government . No phone inquiries will be entertained . Responses shall be made in writing via e - mail to the attention of Mr . Chris Woehrer using the contact information provided in this synopsis . Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY , INC .

New Jersey

2026-04-29