Spares of NIIN: 016958214/NOM: COVER, KEYBOARD, DATA

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia is conducting market research to procure spares for a specific keyboard cover with National Stock Number 7045-01-695-2814 and Part Number 1547-2100-1. The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 authority, indicating a potential sole-source procurement. Interested parties must submit capability statements and proposals by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on May 17th, 2024, with source approval being a critical requirement. The government will evaluate proposals with the discretion to determine whether to compete the contract based on received responses. Prospective vendors must submit detailed source approval information as outlined in the NAVSUP-WSS Source Approval Information Brochure for Repair, with the understanding that source approval will not delay the potential contract award.

The solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the notice. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is categorized under the NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC category 7E20 for IT and Telecom End User equipment. The procurement appears to be for spare parts, suggesting a potentially limited quantity of keyboard covers. The place of performance is implied to be at NAVSUP WSS in Philadelphia, with proposals to be submitted electronically. Vendors are advised that the time required for source approval is typically such that the award cannot be delayed, meaning companies must be prepared to demonstrate their capability quickly and comprehensively to be considered for this opportunity.