J--CLUTCH ASSEMBLY,FRI, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of four units of clutch assembly parts identified by NSN 7H-3010-015292996, TDP version 005, in accordance with reference number YMD-9377. The delivery is specified as FOB origin and the items are to be issued to Logan Clutch Corp located in Cleveland, Ohio. This notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but indicates the Government's intent to negotiate exclusively with one source due to the nature of the requirements, as the Government does not possess or own data rights necessary to acquire the parts from multiple sources. The Government has determined it is not cost-effective to purchase the data or reverse engineer the part, reinforcing the sole-source justification. Issued by the Department of Defense through the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanical Office in Mechanicsburg, PA, this presolicitation announcement was posted in May 2014 and pertains to the repair or modification of the clutch assemblies. While other potential suppliers may express interest or submit quotes prior to the award date, the Government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses. The contract underscores the proprietary nature of the technical data and the specialized manufacturing process, thus limiting competition and ensuring the product continuity through Logan Clutch Corp.