J--VALVE,SOLENOID, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract involves the procurement of four solenoid valves identified by the National Stock Number 7H-4810-015075625, in accordance with Technical Data Package version 002 and reference number 283455-0004. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to Marotta Controls Inc., located in Montville, New Jersey. This contract action represents a negotiated procurement with a sole source, meaning the government intends to award the contract without a competitive bidding process. Although interested parties may express their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement or submit quotes, the government retains sole discretion to decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on these responses. The solicitation, identified by number N0010412PCK13, was posted on May 22, 2012, by the Naval Supply Weapon Systems Support Mech office under the Department of Defense, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The contract concerns the repair or modification of solenoid valves, specifically for government use, with insufficient data available to source the items from suppliers other than the current contractor. The notice clarifies that although input from potential suppliers is accepted, it is primarily used to determine if competition is warranted. The government’s intention is to negotiate directly with Marotta Controls Inc., maintaining control over the procurement process due to the specialized nature of the required supplies.