$8M for MS inflatables' repairs

Air Cruisers Co. of Wall Township, N.J. is awarded an $8,026,673 long-term contract for repair of five various life-raft inflatables in support of the Multi-Place Life Rafts System for use on various aircraft. The contract will include a three-year contract with two one-year option periods, which if exercised has a total contract value estimated at $13,754,049. Work will be performed in Liberty, Miss. Work is expected to be completed by March 2022. If all options are exercised, work will be completed by March 2024. No funds are obligated at the time of award. Annual Navy working capital funds will be obligated as individual task orders are issued. Funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was a sole-source, non-competitive requirement pursuant to the authority set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command’s Weapon Systems Support of Philadelphia is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD 03/20/19) Founded in 1935, Air Cruisers Co. is the manufacturer of inflatable safety products for the aviation industry with a facility in Liberty, Miss. Liberty is located about 110 miles south of Jackson.