28--CYLINDER HEAD

The contract involves the procurement of two cylinder head units, designated under NSN 7H-2815-016087954, with a Technical Data Package version 003. The items are to be delivered to two Department of Defense logistics distribution centers: one in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and the other in Tracy, California. The contract is intended to be issued to CHAND LLC located in Mathews, Louisiana, and represents a sole-source negotiation effort rather than a competitive bidding process. This decision is primarily due to proprietary restrictions, as the government does not own the rights to the data necessary for purchasing or repairing the part through alternative sources, and reversing the engineering process is considered uneconomical. The notice clarifies that while this is not an open solicitation for competitive quotes, interested parties may express interest or submit quotes for consideration prior to award. However, the government's decision to forgo competition rests solely with its discretion, and responses will mainly guide whether competitive procurement may be pursued in the future. The contracting office managing this action is NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanical in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with Brianna Walker as the point of contact. The contract was first posted on May 21, 2021, under solicitation number N0010421PBX13.