J--HEAT EXCHANGER,AIR, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of 10 units of a specific part, identified as NSN 7R-1660-010198663-VF, which pertains to the repair or modification of a heat exchanger, air. The delivery terms are FOB origin, with the items to be issued to Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This procurement action is intended to be conducted as a sole-source negotiation, as Hamilton Sundstrand is the only approved repair source for the item, and the government does not possess adequate data to source this part from any other vendor. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, parties interested in responding may express their interest and submit quotes, which will be reviewed before award. The contract is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support under the Department of Defense, with administrative offices in Philadelphia, PA. The solicitation identified by number N0038309PD167 was posted in May 2009. The government retains full discretion over whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the information received. The nature of the work emphasizes repair or modification of the heat exchanger equipment and confirms that this action is a presolicitation notice rather than a formal bid request. This ensures continuity and reliability by maintaining relationships with the sole qualified maintenance provider for the specified items.