Presolicitation notice from the Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking to procure a motor, specifically a direct current motor. This motor falls under the category of electrical motors and has a PSC code of 6105. The notice states that the motor is required in a quantity of 2 each and will be delivered FOB origin. The part requires engineering source approval from the design control activity to maintain its quality. The approved source(s) for this item have been solicited, as they possess the unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge necessary for the part. An alternate source can qualify if they meet the design control activity's procedures and gain approval from the government engineering activity. Government source approval is necessary prior to contract award due to the item's flight critical nature and the inadequacy of available technical data to support full and open competition. Interested parties must submit the required information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Source Approval Information Brochures. The notice also provides links to the brochures for spares and repair. The solicitation mentions that if source approval cannot be processed in time, the award may still proceed based on fleet support needs. The notice further provides information on obtaining copies of military and federal specifications and standards, as well as the evaluation criteria for the requirement. The notice concludes by stating that the acquisition is not utilizing FAR Part 12 policies for commercial items, but interested parties can express their capability to meet the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days. The acquisition may also be subject to free trade agreements and will be evaluated using the Best Value Method, considering technical ability, price, delivery time, and history.