M67854-20-R-1723 - Intent to Sole Source ECH.doc

M67854-20-R-1723 Intent To Sole Source

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Quantico, VA, intends to award a sole source contract to Gentex Corporation (324 Main St., Simpson, PA 18407) for a quantity of 192 high cut Enhanced Combat Helmets as listed in Table 1. These helmets are required to conduct ballistic, blunt and retention testing to determine potential changes in performance in comparison to the ECH currently in production and operational compatibility with the USMC helmet accessories. This action falls under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(b)(1)(i).

As a result of market research, and in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), Gentex Corporation is deemed the only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Required Delivery: 1 June 2020 The applicable NAICS code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; no solicitation is forthcoming.

Any party interested in submitting questions or concerns regarding this notice or the Government's intent to sole source may contact the Contract Specialist, Eric Daniels, at Eric.G.Daniels@usmc.mil with a courtesy copy to Peggy Smith at peggy.L.smith1@usmc.mil by 22 April 2020; 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, no later than 10 days after this announcement. MARCORSYSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Contracting Office Address:

Contracts Office Code CT2.1 2200 Lester Street Quantico, VA 22134