59--CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB

The contract involves the procurement of two units of a circuit card assembly identified by NSN 7R-5998-014322490-EE, referenced under number 103E4045G4. Delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to BAE Systems Controls Inc. located in Johnson City, New York. The notice indicates that the government intends to negotiate exclusively with a single source due to insufficient, accurate, or legible data being available from other suppliers, which restricts competition. However, interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond, and any quotes received before the award date will be reviewed by the government. The decision to proceed without competitive bidding rests solely with the government and is influenced by information received through this notice. The contracting agency is the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office, operating under the Department of Defense, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This presolicitation notice was posted on May 24, 2006, and does not specify any set-aside status or applicable NAICS code. The government emphasizes that the information collected will primarily guide whether a competitive procurement will be pursued, reflecting the unique nature of the requirement. The contract relates to a specialized supply need essential to maintaining existing systems, underscoring the reliance on the current source for this specific component.