EWR rcvr chassis

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 5 units of an EWR RCVR Chassis with National Stock Number 7H-5999-015773865, specifically referencing Technical Data Package Version 002. The proposed contract action is unique because the government does not own the technical data rights to purchase this part from multiple sources and has determined it would be uneconomical to buy the rights or reverse engineer the component. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the government intends to negotiate exclusively with Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE 03538), though they are allowing other responsible sources to express interest and capability within 45 days of the notice's publication. While this is not a competitive proposal request, the government will consider any proposals received during that timeframe. Interested parties may also identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement. The contract will be delivered FOB Origin, with a current quantity requirement of 5 units. The solicitation was posted on August 17, 2024, with a response due date of March 31, 2025, providing potential vendors with an extended period to prepare their submissions. The procurement falls under PSC Category 5999-P for Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components. The government has explicitly stated that they will not be using FAR Part 12 policies for acquiring commercial items in this solicitation. The final determination of whether to compete this procurement remains solely within the government's discretion, and any information received will typically be considered only for determining the potential for a competitive procurement process.