LEGO Robotics Kits- DDESS Schools

Added: Aug 04, 2015 2:10 pm This is a notice of intent to sole source. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) - Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) in accordance with FAR Part 13.106(b) and 41 USC 253(c)(1) intends to solicit a single source for the procurement of LEGO Mindstorm and LEGO WeDo Robotics Kits for DoDEA-DDESS Schools. DoDEA/DDESS' intent is to sole source the requirement to:

LEGO Systems, Inc.
555 Taylor Road
Enfield, CT 06082-2372
DUNS: 064835549

LEGO Systems, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Mindstorm and LEGO WeDo Robotics Kits. DoDEA currently offers robotics engineering instruction in various classes and venues from grades 1-8. For grade 1-8 programs the Lego® and Pitsco TETRIX® products are the only ones available for robotics engineering programs. In addition, DoDEA students participate in national competitions at the elementary, middle school and high school levels in which Lego® products are required to be used. In order for DDESS students to continue competing in the Lego® competitions, Lego® EV3 are required and Lego® NXT are not eligible for use in the completion.

The North American Industry Classification System code is 339930 - Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 500.
A solicitation document is NOT available and telephone requests will NOT be accepted by DoDEA/DDESS. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contract Specialist on or before 1:00 pm EST on August 18, 2015. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. All questions must be in writing and emailed to Alicia Prince at Alicia.Prince@am.dodea.edu. Please reference "HA603615RCPC008" on all correspondence.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
The anticipated award date is on or about 19 August 2015.