Synopsis for N0038318QR036

This is a FMS requirement.
The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to contract with other than the current source. \\
Only the source(s) previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. \\
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. (FAR 52.225-3). \\
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. (FAR 52.225-5)\\
These items require Government Source Approval prior to award.
If you are not an approved source, you must submit, together with your proposal, the information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure which can be obtained on the internet at :\\
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navsupwss/business_opps . \\
These brochures identify the technical data required to be submitted based on your company’s experience in production of the same of similar item, or if this is an item you have never made. \\
Offers received which fail to provide all data required by the source approval brochure will not be considered for award under this solicitation.\\
Please note, if evaluation of a source approval request submitted hereunder cannot be processed in time and/or approval requirements preclude the ability to obtain subject items in time to meet government requirements, award of the subject requirement may continue based on Fleet support needs.\\
For information or questions regarding this notice, please contact Kaitlyn Sawicki at the email address: Kaitlyn.sawicki@navy.mil\\
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