Intent to Sole Source 38 SPC-TB Metal Shark reconfiguration

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

Project Title: RECONFIGURATION OF METAL SHARK BOAT TO HELICOPTER HOIST TRAINING FLEET COMPATIBLE

The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price award for the reconfiguration of Metal Shark 38-ft Special Purpose Craft - Training Boat (SPC-TB) to accommodate helicopter hoist training, to Gravois Aluminum Boats, DBA Metal Shark, 6814 E Admiral Doyle Drive, Jeanerette, LA 70544, a small business. The total estimated value is less than $110,000.00.

The proposed procurement is for service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, where delay of award would result in serious injury to the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.

Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contracting Specialist, Martha Bailey, at Martha.l.bailey@uscg.mil via e-mail only (no phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Question Submission -70Z04520PJMR12300.

Thank you.