66--Intent to Sole Source to Carter2 Systems

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) intends to negotiate solely, as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i), with Carter2 Systems, P.O. Box 6206, Beaverton, OR 97007 for the procurement of customized paired right hand/left hand, 6.0 square foot, 32 inch tall cages. The cages are needed to work in conjuction with the current Carter2 System cages that are in use at this time. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 332618 and the size standard is 500 employees. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Jennifer Hayden at [email protected]. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 11:00 am EST, Wednesday, June 25, 2014.