Sources Sought NAICS 336413

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 Aerial Nozzle Press, (Coupler) NSN 1680-530-3831, PN 50725. ITEM DESCRIPTION The HC/MC-130 Aerial Nozzle Press, (Coupler) National Stock Number (NSN):1680-01-530-3831, Part Number (P/N): 50725, is attached to the refueling hose just AFT of the ejection spring. The coupling consists primarily of a housing, locking mechanism, poppet valve, and connector. The coupling also includes a hose end pressure regulating feature which prevents surges in fuel delivery pressure, which prevents damage to fuel system components on the receiver airplane, and also to an extent on the tanker airplane. The housing is cone shaped to guide the entrance of the mating nozzle on the receiver airplane. There are three locking mechanisms, consisting of spring-loaded pistons, eccentrically attached to arms and rollers. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION The Aerial Nozzle Press (Coupler) is designed, qualified and manufactured by Eaton Industrial Corporation, who is now known as Mission Systems Davenport Inc. (a.k.a Eaton ...

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