8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

This is a synopsis for the repair of 66 specific aviation and life support equipment items, including oxygen plants and electrolyzers. The performance location is specified as Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The notice states Hamilton is the only known source with full repair capabilities, making this a sole-source procurement, but it allows other responsible sources to submit proposals. A critical requirement is that all items need prior Government source approval for repair, and unapproved bidders must submit specific technical data with their proposal, as detailed in a linked Navy brochure. The time required for new source approval is normally too lengthy to delay an award.