J--CONTROL UNIT,ALARM, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of four units of a specific alarm control unit identified by NSN 7H-6350-015258994-X5, with a technical data package version 002. The items are to be delivered FOB origin to DRS Training & Controls Systems located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Government intends to negotiate directly with a single source for this supply need, emphasizing that this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but rather an opportunity for interested parties to express their interest and demonstrate capability. Any quotes received before the award date may be considered, but the Government retains sole discretion on whether to pursue a competitive process. This acquisition is unique in that the Government does not have rights to the data necessary to procure the part from additional suppliers, and it is stated that reverse engineering the part would not be economically feasible. The contract is linked to the Department of Defense, specifically through the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech office based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The procurement refers to a presolicitation notice issued in June 2015 for the repair or modification of the alarm control unit, illustrating the specialized nature of this requirement and limited source availability.