J--OIL SEAL,OUTER,C.E., IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of three units of an oil seal, specifically NSN 7H-5330-011210213, TDP version 002, with delivery terms FOB origin to Curtiss-Wright Electro Mechanical in Cheswick, Pennsylvania. This procurement is being pursued through a sole-source negotiation, as the government intends to negotiate exclusively with the current supplier, due to the lack of sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from any other source. The government has issued a notice of intent to communicate this plan but is open to receiving expressions of interest or quotes from other parties prior to award; however, the decision to forego competitive bidding rests solely with the government. Information collected will primarily serve to determine if a competitive procurement process should be initiated. The solicitation falls under the Department of Defense’s Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech office based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is classified as a presolicitation notice with no specified set-aside or NAICS code. The procurement is related to repair or modification efforts involving the oil seal part, emphasizing the need for a reliable and qualified source due to the specialized nature of the item. The government seeks to maintain continuity and quality through negotiated procurement, highlighting the criticality of this component in the related defense systems.