Anode assy, rope GUA

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 8 units of an Anode Assembly (NSN 7H-5342-015920733) with Technical Drawing Package Version 003. The agency intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, acknowledging that they do not own the data rights to reproduce or competitively source the part. While the notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days of publication (30 days if awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement). The government will consider all submissions received during this period and retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Market research indicates that the acquisition will not utilize FAR Part 12 policies for commercial items, though vendors may propose commercial alternatives within 15 days of the notice.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor is mentioned. The procurement is for a specific quantity of 8 units, with delivery requested FOB Origin, and the reference number is BR7-1A08915-109. The government has determined that acquiring data rights or reverse engineering the part would be uneconomically feasible, which has influenced the procurement strategy. The opportunity was posted on December 27, 2024, with a response deadline of January 26, 2025, and falls under Product Service Code 5342 for Hardware, Weapon System category. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, emphasizing the unique nature of this single-source procurement approach.