42--Notice of Intent to issue a sole source award

The purpose of this modification is to attach the product list of the items. Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Belvoir, VA intends to issue a sole source award to GALLS, AN ARAMARK COMPANY, LLC, 2680 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY 40509-1234 for Armor and Gear (Armor, Poly/Cotton Carriers, Universal Black Radio Holders, Reversible Parkas and Black Nylon Duty Belts) for the Department of the Army Security Guards. GALLS, is the only authorized vendor that can provide and deliver the required products on or before 30 September 2013. The action is being processed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) and solicited in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as the Government believes that there is only one responsible source and no other service will satisfy the agency's requirement. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared and signed in support of this acquisition. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 315990 for this procurement. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. Please be advised that this announcement may constitute the only notice that will be posted for this acquisition, based on the review of any responses to this notice. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Ms. Sylvia Stepter who may only be reached by e-mail at [email protected], or Contracting Officer, sharon.k.shelton4@[email protected]. Interested parties may express their interest and provide a capabilities statement by electronic submission (email) only, NLT Saturday, 14 September 2013 at 5:00 PM EST. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.