48--STEM,NEEDLE VALVE
The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 for this supply contract, but all responsible sources may express interest and submit capability statements for consideration. The item is a valve (NSN 1H-4820-015445318-L1) with a quantity of two units, and the government has complete technical data rights with no manufacturing restrictions, making full and open competition possible. Delivery will be to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The acquisition is not being handled as a commercial item purchase under FAR Part 12, though interested parties may identify commercial solutions. The procurement may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and trade agreements provisions if applicable clauses are included.