59--DATA TRANSFER UNIT

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a source for the procurement of a Data Transfer Unit, specifically NSN 7R-5999-016517373-CC, with a quantity of 20 EA. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain its quality. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government. Interested parties must submit their proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Key points to consider: • The item is flight critical and/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. • 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 a company is not an approved source, they must submit the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures with their proposal.