PC cutting machine maintenance agreement

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES.
The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS) Contracting Office (Code 440), hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed contract, to Profile Cutting Systems USA Inc. 211 N. 5TH ST. SUITE 100, BURINGTON, IA 52601. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 6.302- A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The period of performance shall be a base year beginning 02/15/19 through 02/14/20 .
The contract will provide for Profile Cutting Systems USA Inc., who has proprietary information exclusive to the manufacturer. The contractor is the manufacturer of the equipment and has the proprietary information necessary to repair and maintain the equipment requried to maintain the warranty.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than February 6,19 0900 AM, PST.
A determination not to compete this requirement, 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. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS) Contracting Office (Code 440) will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR PCS CUTTING CENTER MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY SERVICES in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Officer, Daniel Ellis via Purchasing Agent, Angela Charpia by email at angela.charpia@navy.mil. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.