17 -- Steering Knuckle for A/S32-A42 Tow Tractor

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst requires Spindle & Knuckle Assembly for the A/S32A-42 Tow Tractors, which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with PDI Ground Support Systems, Inc of Cleveland, Ohio. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, this firm is considered the only company to manufacture this particular steering knuckle, as they are the designer and manufacturer of the steering knuckle for the A/S32-A-42 Tow Tractor. The Government is not in possession of the drawings or technical data for the tow tractor or steering knuckle at this time. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.