Intent_to_Sole_Source_-_PaxScan_4030E.doc

Notice Type:

Intent To Sole Source

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Quantico, VA intends to award a sole source contract to Varian Medical Systems (1678 South Pioneer Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84104) for Non-Destructive Test Equipment-Armor Inspection System (NDTE-AIS) Component Parts. Component parts are required in order to maintain the serviceability of the protective equipment. This action falls under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i).

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), PMM-113 Infantry Weapons Systems (IWS), PdM Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE) requires these parts to maintain continuity in the operation of the NDTE-AIS. Varian Medical Systems designs and manufactures the PaxScan 4030E Flat Panel Detector necessary for the continued servicability of the NDTE-AIS. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), Varian Medical Systems is deemed the only source reasonably available to supply the components due to the proprietary nature of the NDTE-AIS equipment.

The applicable NAICS code is 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; no solicitation is forthcoming. The determination not to compete this contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any party interested in submitting questions or concerns regarding this notice or the Government's intent to sole source may contact the Contract Specialist, Lucas E. Kinkade at lucas.kinkade@usmc.mil by 13 JUL 2016, 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. 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 Primary Point of Contact:

Lucas E. Kinkade lucas.kinkade@usmc.mil

Phone: (703) 432-3451