Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Reference Number is FA441812345. The 628th Contracting Squadron, 101 E. Hill Blvd., Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for the inspection and certification of the Climbing Walls at Joint Base Charleston, SC – Naval Weapons Station.

The 628th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to Vertical Reality, Inc, 17511 SW 99th Rd Miami, FL 33157-5313, United States.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), the proposed contract action is for a service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(ii). This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive proposals;

however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation that shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The justification for the sole source requirements as follows: In accordance with FAR 6.303-2:

(1) Agency and Activity: 628 Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC.

(2) Nature of action for approval: Sole source acquisition.

(3) This procurement is for the inspection and certification of the Climbing Walls for the Force

Support Squadron at Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapons Station.

(4) Justification Rationale: IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), one source is capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the system equipment and associated parts.

(5) Demonstration of Unique Qualifications: Vertical Reality, Inc. is the manufacturer of the three

(3) climbing walls and associated parts requiring inspection and certification. The belay system and associated parts are proprietary to Vertical Reality, Inc. IAW their inspection certification and warranty standards, no other company is authorized to service or maintain their automatic belay systems (see attached letter from Vertical Reality, Inc. dated 13 May 2024).

(6) Description of Solicitation Efforts: IAW FAR 5.102(a)(2), this notice will be posted on the

Government-wide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) and retained in the contract file to document the rationale for a sole source award.

(7) The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

(8) Description of market research: Vertical Reality, Inc was queried for authorized service providers however, none exist. Currently, if another company or firm other than Vertical Reality, Inc attempt to service or maintain the system, any and all warranty shall be void. The Government will continue to survey the market for authorized service providers for future requirements.

(9) Other supporting facts: N/A

(10) Interested Sources: N/A

(11) Actions to prevent barriers that may lead to restricted consideration in the future: The Government will continue to surveille the market for any changes or new entries to the marketplace that may allow for the use of other vendors in future requirements.

(12) This justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief. Address questions to Technical Sergeant Hilton Huff at phone (843) 963-4547 or email, hilton.huff@us.af.mil.

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