J--KEYBOARD,DATA ENTRY, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of 18 units of a specific data entry keyboard, specified by NSN 7H-7490-015405761, with a Technical Data Package version 002. The delivery terms are FOB origin and the items are to be issued to the Technology Advancement Group in Dulles, Virginia. This contract notice is a sole-source intent, meaning the Government plans to negotiate with only one provider due to the proprietary nature of the data and the economic impracticality of purchasing or reverse engineering the data from other sources. While this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, interested parties may express their interest and submit quotes, which will be reviewed prior to award if received. The decision to compete is at the Government’s discretion and is usually based on information gathered from potential respondents. The contract is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, under the Department of Defense. The solicitation number is N0010420PNB60 and is listed as a presolicitation, indicating that the formal solicitation and award process is forthcoming. The point of contact for this procurement is Boyd B. Brandt, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. This procurement specifically addresses the repair or modification of the keyboards and highlights the unique constraints of data ownership and economic considerations that limit competition for this requirement.