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This is a NAVSUP WSS procurement for a flight-critical part (NSN 7R-1680-015312588-JT, ref 62218-1, qty 2, FOB origin) that requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, because the approved source(s) retain essential data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government. A new source must qualify through the design control activity’s procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity, and must submit the Source Approval Information Brochure data with its proposal. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 commercial-item procedures, although interested parties may identify a commercial alternative to the contracting officer; trade agreements may apply if the relevant DFARS clauses are included. Award will be made only if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets the qualification requirements at time of award, and new-source approval delays may prevent consideration if they cannot be completed in time to meet Fleet support needs.