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The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 for a flight-critical spare part (NSN 7R-1620-014752013-V2), quantity 82 EA, delivery FOB origin. The item requires Government source approval by the design control activity, and only previously approved sources have been solicited because the approved sources retain essential data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data. Alternate sources must qualify under the design control activity’s procedures and submit the information required by the applicable NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochure with their offer; offers lacking all required data will not be considered. New-source approval timing normally cannot delay award, and the Government may proceed based on Fleet support needs if approval cannot be completed in time. All responsible sources may identify interest and capability, but this notice is not a request for competitive proposals and any decision not to compete is at the Government’s discretion.