Intent to Sole Source

Added: Mar 29, 2011 3:56 pm This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to Deitra S. Williams, Contract Specialist at deitra.s.williams@us.army.mil OR Mrs. Donna L. Brockington, Contracting Officer, donna.l.brockington@us.army.mil or phone (703) 428-4816. Responses to this notice shall be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), Thursday, March 31, 2011. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. The point of contact for this announcement is Deitra S. Williams, Contract Specialist at deitra.s.williams@us.army.mil. The following justification and approval is provided for other than full and open competition for this purchase. 1. Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Efforts to solicit other contractors will be made via http://www.fedbizopps.gov in accordance with FAR 5.2. A Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source will be issued on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. The anticipated cost of this acquisition is determined fair and reasonable by comparison of prices proposed in other purchases of this nature. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.