58--INTERFACE UNIT,COMM

The Department of the Navy is soliciting proposals for the procurement of an interface unit, communication, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 0R-5895-017214394-SX. The required quantity is 6 each, and the delivery point is FOB origin. The design of this part is unstable, and major changes are contemplated due to its low process yield and 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 proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. • The required item is flight critical, and/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. • 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.