J--ENGINE,DIESEL, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of two units of a diesel engine (NSN 7H-2815-014961015) for repair or modification, issued to Cummins Power Systems Inc. in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The delivery terms are FOB origin, indicating that the government takes possession of the goods at the supplier's location. This contract action is a notice of intent where the government plans to negotiate with only one source, but interested parties may still express their interest or submit quotes before the award date. The government emphasizes that competition may not be pursued if the responses confirm that no viable alternative sources exist, as the current source is the only one known to possess the necessary accurate and legible data to fulfill this requirement. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense under the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, PA. The solicitation number is N0010412PCD86, posted in early 2012, and is classified as a presolicitation notice rather than a request for competitive bids. The purpose of this notice is primarily to gauge market capability and interest, but the government retains full discretion over whether or not to open the contract to competitive procurement. The contract references specific documentation and technical data packages to ensure compliance with required standards and to facilitate the repair or modification process.