54--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION TO BID. Mission and Installation Contracting Center Fort Eustis intends to award a sole source contract to ARMAG Corporation. The contractor shall provide 7' X 7' X7' Type 2 Class ABC Canine Explosive Training Aid Storage Magazine (CETASM) K9 Limited Arc magazine with 4-way forklift pockets. Approximate weight 8,400 lbs. The ARMAG CETASM is the only storage magazine approved by the Defense Explosives Safety Board for the storage of explosives with a net explosives weigtht (NEW) in excess of 50 pounds. A steel door with high security, blast resistant hinges and lock hasps provides entry into the CETASM. The CETASM is equipped with security lighting over the entry door and intrusion detection. A copy of the Defense Department Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) approval memo is available on the U.S. Army Technical Center for Explosives Safety (USATCES) website under the Resources and Common Explosives Safety References. Information on the container is available from ARMAG Corporation. This action will result in a FFP contract. This announcement is in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals recevied within three (3) days after date of publication (NLT 7 Aug 09, 3:30 pm EST) of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received prior to the deadline will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The statuatory authority permitting other than full and open competition 41 U.S.C. 25 [c](1) as cited in FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Suppliers or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Contracting Office Address: Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Center Fort Eustis , ATTN: Vivian Otto, 2746 Harrison Loop, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Place of Performance: HQ TRADOC DCS G-3/5/7, MOCPMD Washington Deborah, 5 Fenwick Rd., Bldg 161, Fort Monroe, VA 23651 Point of Contact(s): Vivian Otto, 757-878-2800 ext.2250; email [email protected]