16--FASTENER

The US Navy is soliciting a quotation for a fastener, specifically NSN 1R-1680-LLF02N683-P8, REF NR FTF7294HS-6-6, with a quantity of 2 EA. The item is a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf item, and the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. The contract action is for supplies or services, and award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at time of award. Some key points to consider: * The item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. * The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. * Only the source(s) previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. * The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. * All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements.