J--BUOY,RADIO TRANSMIT, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of 27 units of a radio transmit buoy, identified by NSN 7H-5820-014683270 and TDP version 003, with delivery terms specified as FOB origin. The contract is to be issued exclusively to Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems located in Braintree, Massachusetts. This notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but indicates the Government's intent to negotiate with a single source. While interested parties may express interest and submit quotes, the Government retains complete discretion on whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on the responses received. The Government lacks sufficient data to procure this item from any other source, emphasizing the sole-source nature of the contract. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense under the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech office located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is categorized as a presolicitation, and no set-aside status or NAICS code is specified. The notice also clarifies that the information gathered from interested parties will primarily aid the Government in deciding whether a competitive process is warranted. The contract documentation references specific notes, indicating further details that influence the procurement decision.