51--Special Notice: Intent to Sole-Source

The United States Property and Fiscal Office for Connecticut intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to IDSC Holdings LLC, 2801 80th Street, Kenosha, WI. 53143, cage code 55719; for replacement hand tools. Said tools are to replace missing and broken tools belonging to Snap-On tool kits that are already owned by the government. These tool kits have drawers with shadow-type cut outs for each tool. The referenced manufacturer is the manufacturer of the tools being replaced. In the absence of qualified sources, a contract will be awarded under the Other than Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The decision not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. All qualified sources must respond in writing not later than 10:00 AM, May 13th, 2014. Offers must be submitted by email with confirmation of receipt: [email protected]