16--EMI OUTPUT FILTER,A

The contract pertains to the procurement of four units of an EMI output filter identified as NSN 1R-1680-014758461-XE, under reference number 3256801-501. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to BAE Systems Aerospace Electric located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. This acquisition is a sole-source action, with the government intending to negotiate exclusively with the current supplier due to the lack of sufficient, accurate, or legible data that would enable purchasing from alternative sources. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, interested parties may express their interest or submit quotes, which will be considered prior to contract award. However, the government's decision to proceed without competition is discretionary and based on responses received. The contract is a pre-solicitation notice issued by the Department of Defense, specifically through the Navsup Weapon Systems Support office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It involves the supply of this specialized EMI output filter, critical for defense systems, and highlights the necessity of maintaining continuity with the incumbent manufacturer to ensure compatibility and performance standards. The government relies on responses to determine whether to open the procurement to competition, but the information provided clarifies that this need is primarily to secure parts unavailable from other sources. No particular socioeconomic set-aside applies to this contract, and the official opportunity details are accessible through the government’s contract workspace platform.