Kolstein Bass Bows

This is a notice of intent to award Single Source Firm Fixed Price contract to Guarneri House LLC  under the basis of authority of FAR 6.302-1 for two Kolstein Bass Bows. Members of the Marine Corps Band spent several hours play testing different bows by multiple makers. Each individual bow is hand crafted, no two bows are the same.  A determination has been made by the Government to use other than full and open competition for this acquisition.  Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.  This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes.  However, the Government will consider all vendor capabilities received within 3 days after date of publication of this notice of intent.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  The point of contact for this acquisition is Kashif Reese (703) 432-1667 email address: kashif.reese2@usmc.mil.