16--SEAT,AIRCRAFT

The Navy is soliciting proposals for the procurement of an aircraft seat. 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. The subject item requires Government source approval prior to contract award, as 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 procurement is for an aircraft seat, specifically NSN 1R-1680-016890941-H5, REF NR 121108-5, QTY 2 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. * The Government is seeking a source that can provide the required item, and interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. * The proposed contract action is not a request for competitive proposals, but all proposals received within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. * 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.