181204_Intent_to_Sole_Source_Ceiling_Increase.DOCX

M67854-18-D-1309 P00005 Intent To Sole Source

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Quantico, VA, intends to award a sole source modification to Vertical Protective Apparel (830 Broad Street, Suite 3, Shrewsbury, New Jersey, 07702) to increase the Plate Carrier Generation III Carrier contract maximum quantities as listed below. The contract ceiling increase is required to support potential Navy and Marine Corps requirements. This action falls under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), and a supporting Justification and Approval will be posted to FBO no later than 14 days after contract modification.

• PC Gen III systems (Black): from a quantity of 3,185 to 5,857 (increase of 2,672)

• Soft Armor Cummerbunds (Black): from a quantity of 6,370 to 12,990 (increase of 6,620)

• Spare Components (Black): from a quantity of 5,423 to 9,549 (increase of 4,126)

• Integration (MP): from a quantity of 3,504 to 6,176 (increase of 2,672)

The applicable NAICS code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 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, Erin Howard, at erin.howard1@usmc.mil by 04 January 2019, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time. MCSC 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