VersaClimber Machines

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Training Center Elizabeth City (ATTC) intends to solicit and award on a Sole Source Basis, to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Heart Rate Inc (DUNS: 049888688. ATTC has a requirement for VersaClimber LXCC units (Brand Name) to be used for physical training of Aviation Survivor Technicians. This specific machine is mandated by the Rescue Swimmer Physical Training Manual (COMDTINST M3710.4D). Location constraints requires a "TREE" model because it connects three units into one freestanding unit. NAICS code 423910 "Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers" as a small business set-aside. Solicitation number 70Z0G619QQT315800 is assigned for tracking purposes only. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a quotation to the joint attention of the Contracting Specialist, Allyson Breeden at Allyson.C.Breeden@uscg.mil and Contracting Officer, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Joe Tallent, at joe.b.tallent@uscg.mil with 70Z0G619QQT315800 in the subject line which will be considered by the agency if received no later than Noon, Friday, 22 February 2019. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government..