SYNTHETIC SUBSTANCES

The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration intends to award a sole source purchase order to Cayman Chemical for synthetic substances. All communication regarding this posting shall be in writing and be received by the archive date of this notice. Point of contact is Wendy Banks, email [email protected]. The proposed purchase order is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with Cayman Chemical. In accordance with Competition in Contracting Act 41 USC 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition is authorized when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. Justification for the determination is attached. The following FAR Part 12 provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.12-4 (Feb 2007) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5 (Apr 2008) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. The full text provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at this internet address – www.acqusiition.gov/fas. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing. The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. This is not an RFQ. Any source capable of providing the supplies and is interested in submitting a capabilities statement may do so electronically to [email protected].