NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Removal, Reinstallation, and Startup of Hot Laboratory Rolling Mills

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Sourcebased on being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who has the propriety knowledge how to disassemble and reassemble the Hot Rolling Mill to ensure full operability and warranty.  The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with International Rolling Mills, Inc. 81 Beverage Hill, Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860-6203for the removal, reinstallation, and startup of a Government owned Hot Laboratory Rolling Mills. 

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice.  A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses to this notice are due on or before five (5) days after posting (not including day of posting)by email at Christine.m.chase10.civ@mail.mil

Point of Contact for this notice is Christine Chase, (301) 394 – 4012, Christine.m.chase10.civ@mail.mil

Secondary Point of Contact for this notice is Zachary Dowling, (301) 394 – 3374, Zachary.a.dowling2.ctr@mail.mil