20--ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAUL

The U.S. Navy’s Navsup Weapon Systems Support is procuring a 20--ACCUMULATOR, HYDRAUL from Proteral Cable America Inc. under a sole-source Justification and Approval (J&A) authorized under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as no other sources possess the proprietary technical data rights held exclusively by Airline Hydraulics, which does not engage directly with the government. This acquisition is non-competitive due to the unique technical specifications and data restrictions that render substitution or alternative sourcing impossible. The item is classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Quality Assured), indicating it is mission-critical with potential consequences of failure including serious injury, loss of life, or loss of shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality assurance, traceability, and control procedures throughout the supply chain. The place of performance is Ashaway, Rhode Island, while administrative oversight is managed from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with Amanda A. Gowdy as the primary point of contact. Although the contract value is not disclosed, the pricing has been determined fair and reasonable based on the sole-source nature and lack of competitive options. Packaging, marking, and preservation must adhere to special control protocols to ensure component integrity and correct identification, though specific MIL-STDs are not cited. The acquisition does not include competitive evaluation factors, line-item pricing, delivery schedules, or FOB terms, and no formal inspection location or contracting officer representative details are provided. The contract is governed by the J&A documentation tied to Attachment 1, with no provision for part substitution and no socioeconomic set-asides or certifications applicable.