Notice of Sole Source to Manta Test Systems

The U.S. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Upper Great Plains Region (UGPR), intends to award a contract on a sole-source basis to Manta Test Systems for seven Manta MTS-5100 protective relay test systems. This contract will result in a firm fixed price purchase order. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with 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. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, all interest and capability statements must be received by the Government no later than 6 August 2018, at 9:00 am CST to be considered. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334515; Size Standard is 750. The basis for the sole source award to Manta Test Systems is outlined in the Single Source Justification attached. Questions concerning this sole-source procurement may be directed to Michael Lowe at mlowe@wapa.gov. No solicitation will be posted..