180507_-_Intent_to_Sole_Source_Mid-Cut_High-Cut_ECH_(18P1381).doc

M67854-18-P-1381 Intent To Sole Source

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Quantico, VA, intends to award a sole source contract to Gentex Corporation (324 Main St., Simpson, PA 18407) for Mid-Cut and High-Cut Enhanced Combat Helmets (ECHs) as listed in Table 1. These helmets are required to conduct ballistic testing and user evaluations to determine potential changes in ballistic performance and user acceptance resulting from changes to the helmet’s area of coverage. This action falls under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(b)(2), and a supporting Justification and Approval will be posted to FBO no later than 14 days after contract award.

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.

Table 1 Required Delivery: 31 August 2018 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 17 May 2018, 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