17--HOIST,INTERNAL,RESC

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a supplier for an internal rescue hoist. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain its quality. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government. Interested parties must submit the required information for source approval, and only approved sources will be considered for the award. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Some key points to consider: • The item is flight critical and requires Government source approval prior to contract award. • Only approved sources will be considered for the award. • Interested parties must submit the required information for source approval. • The Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.