PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AI — 1560017355842 — SPRPA127QZA14

Contract NSN 7R-1560-017355842-E7 involves the procurement of one structural aluminum panel under solicitation SPRPA127QZA14. The delivery is specified as FOB Origin. Due to the flight critical nature of the item and the specialized engineering and manufacturing knowledge required, the government intends to solicit and negotiate with a single source under FAR 6.302-1. The item requires formal engineering source approval from the design control activity to ensure quality and technical integrity. Prospective bidders who are not already approved sources must submit comprehensive documentation as detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Source Approval Information Brochures. Failure to provide the required data or proof of a pending application will result in the proposal not being considered for award. While the government is not utilizing FAR Part 12 for commercial items, interested parties may notify the contracting officer of their capability to provide a commercial alternative within 15 days of the notice.