59--WIRING HARNESS

The US Navy is soliciting bids for the supply of wiring harnesses, specifically NSN 1R-5995-016916008-V2, with a quantity of 50 EA. The design of this part is unstable, and major changes are contemplated due to low process yield or marginal performance. 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 key requirements for this opportunity include providing wiring harnesses that meet the technical specifications and requirements outlined in the solicitation. • The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. • 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.