J--CIRCUIT BREAKER, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of one unit of a circuit breaker under NSN 7H-5925-014385048, specifically for repair or modification purposes. The delivery terms specify FOB origin to SPD Electrical Systems Inc. located in Philadelphia, PA. This action is a sole-source negotiation, meaning the government intends to contract with only one supplier due to insufficient data or rights to acquire this part from multiple sources. Although this is not a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider any quotes submitted before the award date. The decision on whether to open the procurement to competition is at the sole discretion of the government and largely based on information received from interested parties. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the Navsup Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, PA. The solicitation was posted on April 19, 2012, and pertains to a presolicitation phase for a circuit breaker repair/modification. No set-aside status or specific NAICS code is assigned, and details about the place of performance remain unspecified. The government emphasizes a need to secure the supply due to the unique requirements concerning data and rights, ensuring the contract is negotiated directly with the identified sole source.