58--MISSION AUDIO PANEL

The Navy is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Mission Audio Panel, specifically NSN 0R-5895-016927540-P8, with a quantity of 6 units. The design of this part is unstable and requires major changes, which will render the present part obsolete. The Government 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 proposal should include information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures. Key points to consider: * The part has a low process yield or has demonstrated marginal performance during tests or service use. * The subject item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. * Only the source(s) previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. * The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. * If you are not an approved source, you must submit, together with your proposal, the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures.