This procurement is for a flight-critical part requiring Government source approval prior to contract award, and only previously approved sources have been solicited. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, and this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. An alternate source must qualify through the design control activity's procedures, and unapproved sources must submit specific source approval information with their proposal. The item requires engineering source approval to maintain quality, as existing unique design capability and data rights are held by the approved source(s).

This is a sole-source solicitation for the manufacture of new spare parts, where the government lacks the necessary data to contract with anyone other than the current approved source. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days following submission. The solicitation date has been extended. Unapproved sources must submit a complete source approval package with their proposal to be considered. For questions, contact the provided email address.