16--FASTENER

The United States Navy is soliciting bids for the supply of fasteners, specifically NSN 1R-1680-LLF02M691-P8, with a quantity of 33 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. The key requirements for this solicitation include: * The item must meet the Government's qualification requirements at the time of award. * The offeror, product/service, or manufacturer must meet the qualification requirement(s) at the time of award. * The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. * The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements.