16--Liquid Quick Disconnect Connector (LQDC)

The LQDC is necessary for the use of the MCG, and allows the Army crew member to connect the MCG to the aircraft's cooling system. The current proposal will allow for the incorporation of a Liquid Quick Disconnect Connector (LQDC) to future orders fo r the MCG, as well as the retrofit of approximately 1,684 MCGs already purchased without LQDCs. The proposed Sole Source acquisition from Med-Eng Inc., 837 Commerce Park Drive, Ogdensburn, New York, 13669-2209 is required because the LQDC is the only quick disconnect which has been fully tested and has been fully approved for air worthiness release for the Air Warrior Microclimate Cooling System (MCS). There is no other manufacturer with a fully tested and qualified liquid disconnect satisfying all of the Air Warrior MCS requirements. See Med-Eng Inc., for subcontracting opportunity. There are no solicitation package or technical drawing available for this acquisition.