47--ADAPTER THREADED

The contract involves the procurement of 50 units of the item NSN 1H-4730-016683998-X3, specifically a threaded adapter, as outlined in TDP version 002. The deliveries are designated for two distinct Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) distribution centers—one in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and the other in Tracy, California. The contractor responsible for fulfilling this order is Fluidyne Corp, located in Pennsauken, New Jersey. This contract is characterized as a non-competitive, sole-source negotiation, although the government invites interested parties to express their capability or submit quotes prior to the award date. The decision not to pursue a competitive procurement rests solely with the government, which retains the technical data rights and confirms the completeness of the data package without restrictions on engineering, tooling, or manufacturing. The procurement is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mech office based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with Thomas M. Falcone serving as the primary point of contact. The contract is listed under solicitation number N0010422PBA52 and was posted as a presolicitation in October 2021. While the notice signals the government’s intention to negotiate exclusively with one source, it also leaves open the opportunity for other suppliers to submit their interest or quotes. This contract is unique among similar procurement categories in that the technical data package is sufficient to support full and open competition, although this instance remains a sole-source action.