43--COUPLING

The Navy is soliciting the purchase of a specific coupling part identified by NSN 1H-4320-007838395‑X3. Twelve units are required and must be delivered to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) distribution center in Norfolk, VA. The government does not possess the technical data for the part and has determined that purchasing the data, rights, or reverse‑engineering the part is uneconomical. Contractors may obtain necessary specifications through the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) and ASSIST‑Online resources, though certain technical documents are not stocked. The solicitation explicitly states that FAR Part 12 (commercial items) policies are not being used, but interested parties may propose commercial solutions within 15 days of the notice. • NSN 1H‑4320‑007838395‑X3, quantity 12, delivery to DLA Norfolk, VA. • No data rights; contractors must use publicly available specifications via DODSSP/ASSIST. • FAR 12 not applicable; commercial item proposals accepted within 15 days.