61--CONVERTER,FREQUENCY

The contract involves the procurement of two frequency converters, identified by National Stock Number 7R-6130-014472536-XE, in accordance with reference number 752-9984-001. Delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the equipment to be issued to Rockwell Collins Inc. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This action is a notice of intent rather than a solicitation for competitive quotes, indicating the Government aims to negotiate exclusively with a single source. The notice allows interested parties to express their interest or submit quotes prior to the award date, although the Government reserves the right to decide against competition based on the responses received. This determination is at the Government's sole discretion, primarily because there is insufficient, accurate, or legible data available from other sources to procure this part. The procurement is managed by the Navsup Weapon Systems Support office within the Department of Defense, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract title is "61--CONVERTER, FREQUENCY," and it is categorized as a presolicitation posted on January 5, 2007. No specific set-aside or NAICS code is assigned to this contract, and details about the place of performance are not specified. The purpose of the notice is to gather information to decide whether competitive procurement is feasible or if sole-source negotiation is necessary due to the unique availability of the required equipment.