99--PLATE,STRUCTURAL,AI

The United States Navy is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a structural plate, specifically NSN 1R-9999-LLCFPF140-V2, TDP VER 001, with a quantity of 1 EA, and delivery FOB origin. The part 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 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. • The procurement is for a specific part with a unique design capability and manufacturing/repair knowledge. • The approved source(s) must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. • The Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. • One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and the Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program.