43--ELEMENT AND SHELL
The government intends to award a sole-source contract for a specific national stock number item under FAR 6.302-1, with delivery of four units to DLA Distribution in Norfolk, Virginia. The government does not own the data rights needed for additional sources to purchase or repair the item, and reverse engineering is uneconomical. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Interested parties may express interest and capability, and the government will decide whether competition is possible based on responses. No budget amount is specified in the notice.