Procurement of Nuts (NSN 1H-5310-016578387-L1)

This is a sole source solicitation for 1872 units of nuts, identified by NSN 1H-5310-016578387-L1, with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 003. The delivery destination is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The government has determined that it is uneconomical to acquire the data or rights to the data for this part from additional sources, and it is also uneconomical to reverse engineer the part. This is a Level 1 item, which means it must be acquired from approved sources only. Contractors must have an inspection system that conforms to MIL-I-45208A or an equivalent, as certified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. Information regarding the MIL-I-45208A requirement can be obtained from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support. This proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability. Proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The government is not using FAR Part 12 for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.