29--STARTER,ENGINE,AIRC

This contract involves the procurement of two units of a flight-critical part designated as NSN 7R-2995-015682048-EK, with a reference number 36E80-14QA, to be delivered FOB origin. The part requires strict engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure the preservation of its unique design capabilities, engineering expertise, and manufacturing or repair knowledge held by the approved sources. These sources possess technical data rights and manufacturing knowledge that are not economically accessible to the government, making their approval essential prior to contract award. If a potential supplier is not already an approved source, they must submit comprehensive technical data and documentation as specified in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure, with the understanding that approval delays could impact delivery timelines. The contract emphasizes that only previously approved sources have been solicited due to the critical nature of the item and the limited availability of adequate technical data for full and open competition. The government may proceed with award based on existing approvals or continue to support fleet needs if source approval is pending. Interested parties are encouraged to review the provided links for source approval procedures and relevant technical documents, and submissions must include all required data to be considered. The solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating a sole-source approach, but the government remains open to responses from other responsible sources within the specified response deadline. The contract is managed by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia, PA, with a designated point of contact for further inquiries.