16--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Supply Directorate, Marine Corps Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC 28533 hereby give notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to AmSafe Bridport, 21903 68th Avenue South, Kent WA 98032, Cage Code: (16880) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements. Market research has determined this contractor is the only source capable of providing the required items. The V-22 Support Team, MCAS Cherry Point, NC intends to procure cargo nets for the V22 Osprey Aircraft. Specifically, the cargo nets must be manufactured in accordance with US Patent 7,070,373 B2, which is owned by AmSafe Bridport. The approximate quantity required to fulfill the Governments requirement is one thousand three hundred ninety two (1,392) each. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all quotes received within (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to respond to this requirement or submit their quote. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining to conduct a competitive procurement.