53--BUSHING,SLEEVE

This contract involves the procurement of 104 units of a specific bushing sleeve identified by NSN 1R-5365-015302460-V2, with the contract referenced under number 2309517-1. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, and the items are to be issued to Honeywell International Inc., located in Tempe, Arizona. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but rather a sole-source procurement due to the Government’s determination that Honeywell International is the only approved source capable of supplying this part. Although responses from other parties expressing interest or capability to fulfill the requirement will be considered, the decision to forego competitive bidding rests solely with the Government. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense through the Navsup Weapon Systems Support office based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation number for this presolicitation is SPRPA109G002XGCKF, and it was posted on August 26, 2010. The Government lacks sufficient data to purchase the item from sources other than Honeywell and notes that any information received will primarily serve to decide whether a competitive procurement is warranted. This contract pertains specifically to an item critical to the Government’s operations, necessitating the sole-source approach to ensure fulfillment from the approved manufacturer.