J--TCAS 2000,AVIONICS, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of 14 units of the item designated NSN 7R-5998-014660189-EX, related to the repair or modification of TCAS 2000 avionics. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to Aviation Communication in Phoenix, Arizona. This notice serves as an indication of the government's intent to negotiate exclusively with a single source, rather than soliciting competitive bids, although interested parties may still express their capability or submit quotes before the award date for consideration. The government’s decision to forego competition is based on the understanding that it lacks sufficient, accurate, or legible data to acquire this part from alternative sources. This procurement is managed under the Department of Defense’s Navsup Weapon Systems Support office located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation number for this pre-solicitation notice is N0038308PG098, posted in July 2008. The notice clarifies that any information received from interested parties will primarily serve to determine whether the procurement will proceed as a sole-source acquisition or move toward competitive bidding. The government's discretion is emphasized regarding the decision to compete or not, reflecting its need for specialized repair/modification services for this specific avionics equipment.