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

The contract involves the procurement of two units of a specific circuit card assembly, identified by NSN 7H-5998-014114808, with Technical Data Package Version 002. The delivery terms specify FOB Origin, with items to be shipped to Northrop Grumman Systems Company in Sykesville, Maryland. This procurement is being handled under a notice of intent indicating sole-source negotiation, meaning the government plans to work exclusively with the current supplier without competing for quotes, although interested parties may submit their interest or quotes prior to award for consideration. The government asserts it lacks sufficient data to source the part from any other supplier and reserves the discretion to choose not to pursue competitive procurement based on responses received. The contract, titled "J--Circuit Card Assem, In Repair/Modification Of," falls under a presolicitation posted by the Department of Defense through the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mechanic office based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. No set-aside categorization or NAICS code is specified. The procurement is intended to support government systems with repair or modification services related to circuit card assemblies. The government’s evaluation of potential new suppliers is limited mainly to deciding whether a competitive procurement process should be initiated, reflecting the specialized nature of the item and the established relationship with the current source.