16--POD EXHAUST COVER

The US Navy is soliciting a proposal for a POD EXHAUST COVER, which is a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf item. The item requires Government source approval prior to contract award, and only previously approved sources have been solicited. The solicitation is for supplies or services for which 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/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. • The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. • All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. • 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.