Intent to Sole Source - ED X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Preventative Maintenance

The MCIEast Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC 28533 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Thermo Electron North America LLC (Cage Code: 3WXJ7) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This procurement is to provide preventative maintenance of the ED X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for a period of one (1) year and four (4) option years at Fleet Readiness Center East (NAICS 811219 per the performance work statement).  Market research has revealed this contractor is the only source capable of providing the required services.  Therefore, the government intends to procure these services on a sole source basis from Thermo Electron North America LLC., the original equipment manufacturer and only authorized source.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within five (5) calendar days after the date of the publication of this notice will be considered.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.