49--RATE OF CLIMB

The Navy is soliciting bids for the acquisition of a specific part, NSN 1R-4920-016684839-SX, with a quantity of 114 units. The part must be acquired from or repaired by a source specified on a source control or selected item drawing. The solicitation requires that the offeror provide information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures. The Navy is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. Some key points to consider include: * The part is flight critical and requires Government source approval prior to contract award. * Only sources 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. * Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), Qualified Product Databases (QPDs), Military Handbooks, and other standardized documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP).