61--PANEL,POWER DISTRIB

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a source for the supply of a power distribution panel, specifically NSN 7R-6110-016691246-H5. The panel requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain its quality. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, and new sources must submit information for approval. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Key aspects of the job include: * Supply of a power distribution panel * Requirement for engineering source approval * Only previously approved sources have been solicited * New sources must submit information for approval * The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source * The contract is for supplies or services * The panel is flight critical and/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition.