J--PUMP,AXIAL PISTON, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract pertains to the procurement of six axial piston pumps, identified by NSN 7R-4320-011256919-LU, for repair or modification in accordance with reference number 6513101. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to Parker Hannifin Customer Support located in Irvine, California. The government has indicated its intent to negotiate the contract with a single source, rather than conducting a full competitive bidding process. While interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability or submit quotes, the government's decision to forego competition is discretionary and based on the information received. The notice clarifies that the government lacks sufficient reliable data to source these parts from vendors other than the current supplier. This presolicitation, posted on June 6, 2007, is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under the Department of Defense. The contract action involves repair or modification services for the axial piston pump. Although this is not a solicitation for bids, quotes received before the contract award date will be considered. The acquisition is classified as a one-source negotiation due to the specialized nature of the part and limited available suppliers, underscoring the government's intent to streamline procurement while ensuring operational requirements are met efficiently.