Intent to Sole Source - Hexagon Metrology CMMs

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 Hexagon Metrology Inc. (CAGE Code: 1WUK4) 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, including calibration, emergency repairs, and parts for eight (8) coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for a period of one (1) year at Fleet Readiness Center East (NAICS 811219 per the performance work statement).  CMMs are used to perform precision measurements and to dimensionally verify aircraft parts and fixtures to blueprint specifications.  Market research has revealed this contractor is the only source capable of providing the required items.  Therefore, the government intends to procure these services on a sole source basis from Hexagon Metrology Inc., the authorized servicing company of the DEA Global machines.

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.