J--INDICATOR,COURSE, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of nine units of a course indicator (NSN 7H-6605-014603965-GL, TDP version 003, type B) to be delivered FOB origin to Gyro Systems Co. in Virginia Beach, VA. The government intends to negotiate directly with a single source rather than seeking competitive bids, although interested parties may express their capabilities or submit quotes prior to the award date for consideration. The decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the government, primarily due to the lack of sufficient, accurate, or legible data to acquire this part from any source other than the current one. This action falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mechanic office located in Mechanicsburg, PA. The solicitation, issued in April 2009, relates to repair or modification work on the course indicator and is categorized as a presolicitation notice. The government’s preference for a sole source contract reflects the specialized nature of the item, and responses to this notice will be used mainly to determine whether competitive procurement is feasible.