16--VENT-EMI

The contract involves the procurement of five units of a flight-critical item identified as NSN 1R-1680-LLF02N363-P8 under solicitation number N0038326QHA45 by the Department of Defense, specifically through Navsup Weapon Systems Support. Due to the critical nature of the item and the limited technical data available, the Government restricts award to previously approved sources. Potential contractors who are not already approved must submit detailed source approval documentation along with their proposals, following guidelines set forth in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Source Approval Brochures. Incomplete submissions or failure to provide necessary data will result in disqualification. The award process is conducted under a sole-source authority citing FAR 6.302-1, although the Government remains open to receiving expressions of interest or capability statements from other suppliers within a 45-day response window. The contract requires delivery FOB origin and emphasizes the necessity of government source approval prior to award, underscoring the importance of maintaining fleet readiness. Interested vendors can obtain relevant military or federal specifications, qualified product lists, and technical references via the Defense Logistics Agency’s online ASSIST system or through direct contact with the DOD Single Stock Point. The Government does not intend to engage in full commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 but will consider information provided to assess potential competition viability. Contract management resides in Philadelphia, PA, with Jacob A. Tarlini as the primary point of contact for inquiries.