Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Preventive Maint. of Shot Peening Machine and Water Jet Coating Removal System

Intent To Sole Source – Preventive Maintenance for Automated Shot Peening and Water Jet Coating Removal Systems

The MCIEast 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 Progressive Surface, Inc. (CAGE: 06EH8) 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.

This procurement is to provide preventive maintenance, including replacement parts and emergency visits, for one (1) Progressive Surface, Inc. Automated Shot Peening Machine and one (1) Progressive Surface Inc. Water Jet Coating Removal System for a base period of one (1) year with an additional one (1) year option year period at the Fleet Readiness Center East (NAICS:811310 per the performance work statement).  These machines are used to perform timely and accurate repair dispositions to fleet and depot customers.  Market research has revealed this contractor is the only source capable of providing the required items.  Therefore, the Government intends to procure these services on a sole source basis from Progressive Surface, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 

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 notice 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.