J--PUMP, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the repair or modification of a pump, identified by NSN 7H-2835-009662618, with a quantity of one unit to be delivered FOB origin to Wood Group Light Industrial Turbine in Houston, Texas. This is a sole source procurement, meaning the government intends to negotiate with only one supplier, with no competitive bidding process planned. However, interested parties may express their capability or submit quotes prior to the award date, which the government may consider when deciding whether to proceed with a competitive process. The government lacks sufficient data to purchase this item from any source other than the current supplier, indicating reliance on a specialized vendor. The solicitation was posted on May 16, 2012, under the title "J--PUMP, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF" by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This presolicitation notice is intended to determine if competitive offers are possible, but ultimately the government retains discretion on whether to compete the contract. No specific set-aside classification or NAICS code is designated, and the contract is managed by a Department of Defense office specializing in weapon systems support. The physical location of performance is unspecified, but the contract clearly targets servicing a specialized pump component critical to military operations.