59--WIRING HARNESS,BRAN

The United States Navy is seeking a supplier for a wiring harness, bran, with a quantity of 33 units. The design of this part is unstable, and major changes are contemplated due to its low process yield and marginal performance. The Navy intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties must submit their proposals within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. The key information about this job includes the unstable design of the part, the required quantity, and the need for Government source approval prior to contract award. • The part has a low process yield and has demonstrated marginal performance during tests or service use. • Major changes are contemplated to render the present part obsolete and unusable in its present configuration. • The subject item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. • The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. • Interested parties must submit their proposals within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis.