61--CABLE SPECIAL PURP,

The contract involves the procurement of 12 units of a special purpose cable, identified by NSN 1R-6150-015809045-BP, in accordance with reference number 1573AS1300. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to Raytheon Technical Services Company located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This action is a notice of intent rather than a solicitation for competitive bids, indicating the government intends to negotiate exclusively with a single source. However, the government will consider any interested parties that express their capability or submit quotes prior to the award date, although the decision whether to open competition remains at the discretion of the government. The procurement is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under the Department of Defense. The government notes the lack of sufficient, accurate, or legible data to source this part from suppliers other than the current one, leading to a justification for sole-source negotiation. This presolicitation does not include set-aside information or specify an NAICS code, and no specific place of performance has been designated. The government’s primary goal is to confirm whether competition is feasible before making an award decision.