Intent to award to a sole source

NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis to Airborne Systems North America. The Government has a need to procure Parachute Systems, part numbers:(10)each 11-1-7400-1D and (10)each 11-1-9100(B) that are available only thru the OEM, Airborne Systems North America, for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit One. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii ). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. 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. FOB Destination applies. In accordance with FAR 5.102( a)(6), the required justification and approval documentation is attached (See Note 22). This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotation. No solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. Interested parties may identify their interest and submit product information in response to this notice by 4:00 PM PST, 21 July 2020 via email to: [email protected]