Notice of Intent to Sole Source -On-site evaluation and repair of the TGW Mini-Load Storage System which includes the TGW Mustang Stacker Crane and a Lenze Lift Drive

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:

The 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 TGW Systems Inc., 6870 Grand Haven Road, Spring Lake, MI, 49456-9616 (CAGE 31440) 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.

The Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, MCAS Cherry Point, NC has a requirement to establish a contract for TGW Systems Inc. to come on-site to evaluate and repair the TGW Mini-Load Storage System which includes the TGW Mustang Stacker Crane and a Lenze Lift Drive. Market research has revealed this contractor is the only source capable of providing the required service as there are no other authorized servicers of the TGW Mini-Load Storage System.  Therefore, the government intends to procure these services on a sole source basis from TGW Systems Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the system. 

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 synopsis, 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.

Point of contact for this requirement is Olivia Barksdale, 252-466-2895, olivia.barksdale@usmc.mil.