53--GASKET
The Navy intends to award a sole-source contract for NSN 1R-5330-016723385-V2, quantity 9, with delivery FOB origin. This flight-critical part must be acquired from a government-approved source due to the lack of available technical data and data rights. Only previously approved sources have been solicited; new sources must undergo government source approval, which cannot delay award. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals, and the government will consider them to determine whether competition is possible. This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals, and award requires meeting all qualification requirements at the time of award.