This notice serves as a pre-solicitation synopsis for the repair of 17 ea. NSN 0RH 5836 016847012, 1008-01000-15-101, RECORDER, VIDEO, for Foreign Military Sales Kuwait.

The United States Navy is seeking a contractor to repair 17 video recorders for Foreign Military Sales Kuwait. The repair of these items is currently sole source to Mercury Mission Systems LLC, but other responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. The Navy intends to solicit and negotiate with the prime contractor under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of these items maintains design control and repair knowledge or technical data essential to maintaining the quality of the part. Key points to consider: • The contractor must provide a submission including company name and Cage Code, part number/NIIN eligible to repair, and information on whether the company is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or has the technical capacity to perform the necessary repairs. • The contractor must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. • The subject items require 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.