J--SWITCH,RADIO FREQUE, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of four units of a radio frequency switch, identified by NSN 7H-5985-015509652, with a technical data package version 002. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, and the items are to be issued to EADS North America Inc., located in Irvine, California. This is a sole-source procurement action, where the Government intends to negotiate exclusively with one supplier due to the lack of adequate data or data rights necessary to acquire the part from other sources. Although not a solicitation for competitive quotes, the Government invites interested parties to express their interest or submit quotes, which will be reviewed prior to award; however, the decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Government. The contracting agency is the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, under the Department of Defense. The action is classified as a presolicitation posted in late October 2013, related to the repair or modification of the radio frequency switch. The Government's primary concern is ensuring the necessary technical data and rights to facilitate acquisition, which is currently insufficient from additional suppliers. The notice clarifies that the information gathered will be used exclusively to determine whether a competitive procurement is feasible, emphasizing the specialized nature and restricted availability of this component.