95--BAR,METAL

The contract involves the procurement of 140 feet of metal bar, designated under NSN 1H-9530-013202140-L1 with technical data package version 017. The items are to be delivered to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, and issued to Farmer's Copper Ltd. located in Texas City, Texas. This contract represents a sole-source negotiation with the government intending to engage only one supplier, though interested parties may express interest or submit quotes prior to award for consideration. The determination to forego competition remains exclusively at the government's discretion. The technical data package is complete, with no restrictions on engineering, tooling, or manufacturing, enabling potential full and open competition if warranted. The contracting authority is the Department of Defense, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The solicitation, posted in April 2021, is a presolicitation notice rather than a request for competitive quotes and does not specify any set-aside status or applicable NAICS code. Contacts for this action include Desiree Meyers, who is available to provide further information. This procurement highlights a streamlined acquisition process focused on the delivery of specialized components with government rights to complete technical data, supporting efficient negotiation with a single source while allowing for limited market engagement if appropriate.