16--PISTON ASSEMBLY

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a supplier for a piston assembly, specifically NSN 7R-1620-000049840-EL, REF NR 2579035, with a quantity of 13 EA. The delivery is FOB origin, and the part must be acquired from or repaired by a source specified on a source control or selected item drawing. The subject item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Interested parties must submit their proposal within 45 days after the date of publication, and the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Key points to consider: • The part is flight critical and requires Government source approval. • Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. • New sources must submit information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures. • The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. • 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.