99--RAM, SECOND STAGE

The contract concerns the procurement of a single item identified as RAM, Second Stage, with part number 810C1210 and National Stock Number 1R-9999-LLF02N866-SX. The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia, intends to award this contract non-competitively under FAR 6.302-1, meaning only one source will be solicited to negotiate the terms. The delivery terms are FOB origin, and the quantity required is one unit. Although this notice signals the Government’s intent to proceed without competition, responsible sources that believe they can fulfill the requirement have the opportunity to express their interest or submit proposals within 45 days from the publication date or within 30 days if an existing Basic Ordering Agreement is in use. The solicitation number for the presolicitation is N0038326QMA36, with responses due by April 27, 2026. This action is managed by the Navy Supply Weapon Systems Support office, and Tara B. Kupperstein serves as the primary point of contact for any inquiries. The Government retains full discretion regarding whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the information received, emphasizing that submissions will primarily inform the decision-making process rather than guarantee competition. The notice is intended to gather market interest and capability data rather than solicit competitive proposals outright.