Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is issuing this special notice to inform industry of the intent to solicit and negotiate solely with the Seals Unlimited Inc, 23050 NW Jacobson RD, Hillsboro, OR 97124-9328
A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a single source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, only one source is reasonable available.
This requirement is to provide two portable splicing press vulcanizing machines capable of producing hot field splices with various molds/inserts for rubber seals commonly used at hydro power plants. Also includes training and operating manuals and various mold/inserts.

The contractor shall provide the following
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 333220, Vulcanizing Machinery Manufacturing, Small Business size standard is 500 employees.

This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities no later than 11:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on February 24, 2012. Faxed and e-mailed statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to this facsimile number: (509) 527-7802 or e-mail William.c.kendall@usace.army.mil. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government

Contracting Office Address:
USACE District, Walla Walla, 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876
Point of Contact(s):
W. Craig Kendall, 509-527-7208