Data Bus Cable Set

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) intends to enter into sole source negotiation with Southwest Interconnect Inc. Fort Worth, Texas for the procurement of spare components for Data Bus Cable Set PN BHT-H1- 1003 in support of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y Program. Southwest Interconnect Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Data Bus Cable Set PN BHT-H1-1003 and hold the proprietary rights to the drawings, specifications, and data necessry to provide the required spare components. The Government does not have the detailed data available for this effort. NAWCADLKE intends to procure these items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (C) (1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1. No solicitation package is available for this procurement. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal, which may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.