NOTICE OF INTENT - CABLE.DOCX

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT

Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 intends to award a sole source purchase order to Philatron Wire and Cable, 15315 Cornet Street, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.

This supply requirement is for 2,626 feet of Philatron cable Part number M343204HDF4/00004/4R2380-IS-L.

This Philatron cable has been First Article Tested (FAT) and proven out for the specific Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) system requirements. Market research showed that only Philatron Wire and Cable can meet the form, fit, and function of the M343204HDF4/00004/4R2380-IS-L requirement.

The Government intends to acquire this supply under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that can provide this supply, without compromising manufacturing delivery, warranty or mark ups, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by Tobyhanna Army Depot. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it 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 in the future.

The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be via email only and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements.

Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to Melissa Hoffman at Melissa.hoffman4.civ@mail.mil by 4:00 PM EST on March 18, 2021.