180514_NOTICE_OF_INTENT_TO_AWARD_Limited_Source-ICWS.docx

Address: MARCORSYSCOM 2200 Lester Street Quantico, VA 22134

NAICS 315110

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD AS SOLE SOURCE – INTENSE COLD WEATHER SOCK (ICWS)

Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Program Manager, Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE), is conducting a field user evaluation (FUE) of Intense Cold Weather Socks (ICWS) that have improved performance in cold weather environments.

MARCORSYSCOM intends to award two sole source purchase orders, for a combined total of 50,000 pairs of the ICWS, with 25,000 pairs provided by each vendor identified below. The required delivery date is 28 September 2018. Marines will wear these prototypes as part of the FUE to gather user input and survey data.

· FITS Technologies, 4 Office Park Circle, Ste 306, Birmingham, AL 35223

· Ellsworth & Company, LLC, 58 Chapman Loop, Steilacoom, WA 98338

The Justification and Statutory Authority for this procurement action is FAR 13.501. Both FITS Technologies and Ellsworth & Company possess the materials and manufacturing skill-sets readily available to make the necessary ICWS.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Any questions regarding this notice can be directed to Contract Specialists, Erin Howard, at erin.howard1@usmc.mil and Asha Soni, at asha.soni@usmc.mil.