The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for 4 units of NSN 1H-3120-016473493-D4, with delivery to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. All responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration within 45 days of this notice. The government will use responses to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No budget amount is specified.

This opportunity is for the manufacture of a "Gland Flanged Bushing" designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material for a crucial shipboard system, requiring compliance with strict toxicity and flammability standards. The contractor must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001, with specific calibration requirements, and provide a certificate of compliance with full material traceability. Performance of services is subject to Government Quality Assurance at source, and the place of performance cannot be changed without authorization. The delivery schedule requires submission of certification data 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery 210 days after contract award. No budget amount is specified.