Switch

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 26 units of a specific switch (NSN 1H-5930-017245766-X3) with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 001. The delivery location is DLA Distribution Norfolk, VA. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, as the rights to use the data needed to purchase or repair this part are not owned by the government and cannot be easily obtained through alternative means. Interested parties may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days of the notice's publication (or 30 days if awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement). The government will review submissions to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the final determination solely at their discretion. Commercial item providers are also invited to identify their capability to meet the requirement within 15 days.

The pre-solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to a broad range of potential contractors. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the notice. While the specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement involves 26 individual units of the switch. The contract opportunity was posted on April 5, 2025, with a response deadline of May 6, 2025. The procurement is categorized under PSC Category 5930-P for Switches and is associated with the Defense sector. The government has explicitly stated they will not be using FAR Part 12 policies for commercial item acquisition in this solicitation, suggesting a specialized or unique procurement approach.