Sources_Sought__Notice_of_Intent_to_SOLE_SOURCE_Notice.doc

SOURCES SOUGHT/SOLICITATION #: N00178-16-R-2066

Submitted by: Nicole Major NAICS Code: 336415 FSC Code: AC23 Anticipated Date to be published in FEDBIZOPS: 07/13/2016 Anticipated Closing Date: 7/20/2016 Contracts POC Name: Nicole Major Telephone#: 540-653-0178 Email Address: Jessica.n.major@navy.mil Description and Code: A – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information is being posted to satisfy the requirement under the Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement PGI 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to Intermat, 389 Hill St Biddeford, ME 04005 for the following manufactured products:

Requirement for 3D woven carbon/carbon leading edge billets 3D Carbon/Carbon (C/C) Leading Edge.

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the government intends to issue a sole source contract to Intermat is the only known source for these materials with proven capability in this environment. Even if a replacement material with sufficient 3D thermo-mechanical strength, and ablation resistance could be identified.

This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit their technical capabilities, which, if received within [7] calendar days of publication of this notice, shall be considered by NSWCDD. All responses must be submitted to the government point of contact at the email address shown below.

Responses must be submitted in writing to the procurement specialist, Nicole Major, via email at Jessica.n.major@navy.mil No later than 12PM (EST) on the date noted above. Email should reference Sources Sought N00178-16-R-2066 in the subject line.

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.