48--VALVE,CHARGING
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for 140 units of a specific part, citing proprietary data rights and economic impracticality. All responsible sources may still identify their capability, and proposals received within 45 days of the notice's publication will be considered. The delivery location is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The notice clarifies this is not a request for competitive proposals, and a determination to compete the contract is at the Government's discretion. Interested parties may also identify commercial item alternatives within 15 days.