61--CRADLE ACB 902

The contract involves the procurement of three units of a specific part, identified by NSN 1H-6110-014941052-X3, to be delivered to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and issued to Jo-Kell Inc. located in Chesapeake, Virginia. This acquisition is conducted under a sole source intent, meaning the government plans to negotiate exclusively with Jo-Kell Inc. due to their unique ownership of the necessary data rights for this part. The government explicitly states that competitive quotes are not being requested, but interested parties may express their interest and submit quotes for consideration prior to the award date. The decision to restrict competition rests solely with the government, largely because it is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part, nor are the data rights available for purchase or development through other sources. The contract falls under the NOSOLICITATION number N0010422PBL95 and pertains to the item titled "61--CRADLE ACB 902," managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The official point of contact for this action is Emily D. Myers, who is available for inquiries via email or phone. This presolicitation notice was posted in early January 2022 and serves to inform potential interested parties about the government's intent and provide an opportunity for them to communicate their capability, although competition is not anticipated. The restricted availability of technical data and proprietary nature of the part underscores the government’s reasoning for direct negotiations with the current manufacturer.