J--TUNER,RADIO FREQUEN, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of six units of a radio frequency tuner, identified by NSN 7H-5821-014939626, TDP version 003, designated for repair or modification. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to General Dynamics Information Technology in Needham, Massachusetts. This action is not a competitive solicitation but instead is planned for negotiation with a single source, reflecting the government's current reliance on the existing supplier due to the lack of sufficient or accurate data to procure from alternative sources. Although this is not a formal request for competitive quotes, interested parties may express interest or submit quotes, which will be considered solely at the government’s discretion in deciding whether to pursue competition. The contract falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanic office located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The notice was posted in January 2010 and is classified as a presolicitation, with no set-aside status or specific NAICS code provided. The government’s decision to exclude competition is based on maintaining continuity and assurance of supply quality for this specialized component, critical to mission readiness, while still inviting responses merely for informational purposes.