Notice of Intent Sole Source

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract

Action: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P.

Vendor:

BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P.

NAICS: 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing)

Business Size: Large Business

Requirement:

The Government requires the procurement of the MK 38 Decoupler Rubber Boot. Based on market research, the Government believes BAE Systems is the sole source capable of fulfilling this requirement. This determination is detailed in supporting Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A).

Statutory Authority:

This procurement is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements," as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

Estimated Value:

The total estimated value of this procurement is less than $18,000.00.

Instructions for Interested Parties

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations.

However, any interested party that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive solicitation for future requirements.

The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.

Contact Information

Questions or comments regarding this Notice of Intent shall be submitted via e-mail only to the Contracting Officer, Joshua Richardson, at Joshua.C.Richardson2@uscg.mil.

No telephone calls or voicemail messages will be accepted or returned.