J--CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract pertains to the acquisition of five units of a circuit card assembly, specifically for repair or modification purposes, identified by NSN 7G-5998-014851275-VN and referenced under solicitation number N0010414PDA46. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to Harris Corporation located in Palm Bay, Florida. This procurement action is a notice of intent rather than a solicitation for competitive quotes, indicating the government's intent to negotiate directly with a single source. Although responses from other interested parties are welcomed, the government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to proceed with competitive procurement. The government has indicated that it does not possess the data rights needed to procure this part from multiple sources, and obtaining such data or reverse engineering the part has been deemed uneconomical. This contract is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, under the Department of Defense. The purpose of the contract is to address specific repair or modification needs involving this circuit card assembly, emphasizing a streamlined process potentially limited to one supplier due to technical and economic constraints. The notice was posted in November 2013 and reflects a presolicitation status, with no set-aside designation or specified NAICS code provided, underscoring its specialized nature and the strategic considerations involved in direct negotiation with the identified supplier.