58--MAGNETIC AZIMUTH DE

The contract involves the procurement of five units of a specified item identified by the National Stock Number (NSN) 7R-5841-015230297-TZ, with delivery terms set as FOB origin to BAE Systems Aircraft Controls Inc. in Los Angeles, California. It is intended for a sole-source negotiation, meaning the government plans to contract with only one supplier due to a lack of sufficient data to pursue competitive bids or alternative sources. Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may express their interest or submit quotes for consideration before the award date. However, the final decision to pursue competition remains at the government's discretion. The contract is under the solicitation number N0038305G008A5024, posted by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office, based in Philadelphia, PA, within the Department of Defense. This is a presolicitation notice indicating intent to negotiate for supplies or services, specifically magnetic azimuth devices, as referenced. The government emphasizes the need to maintain the existing source due to the absence of sufficient accurate or legible data to enable sourcing from other suppliers. Information received in response will be used primarily to determine whether a competitive procurement is feasible.