Special Notice - Repair and Maintenance of Wabash Press, Model 350H-24-BPX

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground - Natick Division on behalf of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Solider Center (DEVCOM-SC), intends to award on a brand name, sole source basis under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements; a Firm Fixed Price contract to Wabash Metal Products Inc. for the installation and retrofitting of a programmable controller and operator interface for a Wabash Press, Model 350H-24-BPX. After review of responses to the Sources Sought Notice (W911QY-23-Q-AP03), it was determined that due to the highly specialized nature of services, only the manufacturer of the equipment maintains an acceptable level of understanding of the hardware and software components required to successfully perform under the contract. Natick Contracting Division anticipates awarding this contract to Wabash Metal Products Inc, 1569 Morris St, Wabash, IN, 46992, United States.

This is not a request for quotes. Any responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is based solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310. Inquiries and responses may be sent to Alexander Ponusky, Contract Specialist, via email at alexander.m.ponusky.civ@mail.mil no later than 31 August 2023 @ 2:00PM EST.