16--INLET ASSY,LOWER,AI

The United States Navy is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Inlet Assy, Lower, AI, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 1R-1680-015155066-V2. The item requires Government source approval prior to contract award, and only previously approved sources have been solicited. Interested parties must submit the required information for source approval, and the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The scope of work includes the delivery of the specified item, and the contract action is for supplies or services. Key considerations for potential bidders include: * 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 time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. * The Government may consider proposals received within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. * Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. * The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. * The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements. * The item requires delivery FOB origin, and the quantity required is 1 EA. * The technical data required to be submitted is based on the company's experience in production of the same or similar item.