J--VACUUM PUMP UNIT,RO, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

This contract pertains to the procurement of two units of a vacuum pump assembly designated NSN 7H-4310-011574307, version TDP VER 002, to be delivered FOB origin. The contract is specifically issued to the Dresser-Rand Company located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Government intends to negotiate exclusively with this sole source due to insufficient or inadequate data from other sources for purchasing this particular part. Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may express their interest or submit quotes, which will be considered prior to award, but the Government reserves the right to proceed without competition. The contract is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanic office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, under solicitation number N0010412PLD52. The action involves repair or modification of the vacuum pump unit and is categorized as a presolicitation without any specified set-aside for small or other businesses. The Government’s decision regarding competitive procurement will be based solely on the information received in response to this notice, and the award will be based on negotiation rather than an open competitive process.