This opportunity is for the supply of four units of a Critical Application Item (CAI) under NAICS code 334290, with a required delivery of 365 days after award. The contract includes a higher-level quality requirement for AS9100 certification or higher, and a 365-day warranty with defect discovery notification within 45 days. Performance location is not specified, and no budget amount is provided. The government will evaluate offers based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance, with non-cost factors weighted approximately equal to cost. Only new and unused items will be considered, and a reverse auction may be conducted.

This is a sole-source solicitation for a flight-critical part, requiring government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been directly solicited, though other responsible sources may submit proposals within 45 days of the synopsis publication to express interest. Unapproved sources must submit a comprehensive source approval package with their proposal, as the time required for new source approval typically precludes delaying an award. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source but will consider all proposals received to determine if a competitive procurement is possible. The delivery terms are FOB Origin.