16--BLANKET,THERMAL,AIR

This contract involves the procurement of 11 units of a thermal blanket (NSN 1R-1680-015209426-V2) from Honeywell International Inc., located in Tempe, Arizona. The delivery terms are FOB origin, indicating that the government will take responsibility for shipping costs and risk once the goods leave Honeywell’s facility. The contract is being issued directly to Honeywell as the sole approved source for this item, reflecting that the government lacks sufficient data to procure the part from alternative suppliers. While this notice signals the government's intent to negotiate solely with Honeywell, interested parties may express their interest or submit quotes before the award date, though the government retains the discretion to proceed without competition. The contract falls under the Department of Defense's Navsup Weapon Systems Support office based in Philadelphia. It is classified as a presolicitation notice, indicating preliminary steps before formal solicitation are underway. The government emphasizes that this communication is not a request for competitive quotes but a notification to gauge interest and capability, primarily to determine if a competitive procurement is viable. Ultimately, the purchase reflects the unique nature of the item, with Honeywell as the only approved source for the supply.