B01 Notice of Intent to Award to Sole Source.docx

Notice Type: Special Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER

Army Contracting Command APG, Tobyhanna Division intends to award a sole source purchase order for Replacement Parts for ABS Blast Booth number 209 and 216 serial number U2301-G.

1. Part #: SH2X1934E - 2" Diameter x 19-3/4" long, End shaft

2. Part #: SH2X1634D - Drive shaft with 4" keyway

3. Part #: SH2X2450QRC - 2" Diameter x 24-1/2" long, Coupling shaft, Quick Release

4. Part #: SH2X2434D4 - 2" Diameter x 24-3/4" Long, Drive Shaft with 4" Keyway

5. Part #: SH2X1534E - 2" Diameter x 15-3/4" long, End shaft

6. Part #: SH2X1834D3 - 2" Diameter x 18-3/4" long, Drive shaft with 3" keyway

7. Part #: SH2X3250C - Description: 2" Diameter x 32-1/2" Long, Coupling Shaft

8. Part #: SEALFE2 - Felt Seal for 2" Flange Bearing (1 per brg)

9. Part #: SEALFESH - Felt Seal for Elevator Head Section (1 per brg)

10. Part #: SEALFESB - Felt Seal for Elevator Boot Section (1 pr brg)

11. Part #: SEALFEHB - Felt Seal for 2" Hanger Bearing, Large Hole (1 per brg)

12. Part #: SEALFEHBS - Felt Seal for 2" Hanger Bearing, Small Hole (1 per brg)

13. Part #: POLYBUSHING-O / 2" ID x 5" OD x 10" Long - Polyurethane Bushing with 5/8" diameter Bolt Holes, Orange

Replacement Parts will be provided by Finishing Systems, Inc., 70 Willow Springs Circle, York, Pa. 17406. Phone (717) 324-7228.

Custom parts are from the original equipment manufacturer, Abrasive Blast Systems in Garland, TX who uses exclusively their distributor, Finishing Systems, Inc. in York, PA. These parts are exact fit per original manufacturer design and custom to the blast booths at Tobyhanna Army Depot.

The items being sought are not off the shelf but custom products from Abrasive Blast Systems. The fabrication information and data are proprietary to Abrasive Blast Systems. There is no other manufacturer that is authorized by Abrasive Blast Systems LLC to manufacture these items. If the original manufacturer’s parts were not used, the blast booths would be damaged and delay production timelines that would negatively impact our mission.

The Government intends to acquire this supply under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Finishing Systems, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes however, if any interested party that can provide this product without compromising the required criteria cited above, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by TYAD.

A statement of capabilities must include the details of the proposed item, including manufacturer authorization (if the submitting entity is not the manufacturer), and a price list. These requirements shall be submitted and received by to the email address by the specified deadline.

A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required system while also be authorized by the manufacturer.

The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be submitted via email and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to Michele Dooley at michele.a.dooley.civ@army.mil 570-615-7022 by 4:00 pm (EST) on April 10, 2025.

Contracting Office Address:

ACC-APG Tobyhanna Division Tobyhanna Army Depot 11 Hap Arnold Blvd Attn: Purchasing, Michele Dooley michele.a.dooley.civ@army.mil Building 11-D-2 Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5100 United States