42--LIFE RAFT,INFLATABL

The contract pertains to the procurement of four units of an inflatable life raft identified by NSN 3H-4220-014446260, with technical data package version 006, and referenced under contract number 00013592. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to RFD Beaufort Inc. located in Sharon Center, Ohio. This contract notice serves as a notice of intent rather than a solicitation for competitive quotes, indicating the government's intention to negotiate exclusively with a single source for these supplies, as they lack sufficient data to source the part elsewhere. The government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability, or submit quotes for consideration prior to award, though the decision not to open competition remains at their sole discretion. This determination process primarily assists in deciding whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The contracting activity responsible is the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech office under the Department of Defense, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The contract was posted as a presolicitation in June 2012, and it does not specify set-aside status or detailed socioeconomic categories.