41 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This is a notice of intent to issue a sole-source award. The USCG Training Center Cape May intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii). The proposed source is CARRIER COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS & SALES, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA. The items being procured are three CARRIER AQUASNAP AIR COOLED CHILLERS (equipment only, no installation). These will be direct replacements of existing chillers and must have exactly the same mechanical and electrical connections, dimensions, weights, etc to allow the government to reuse all existing chilled water pipe configurations, electrical connections, and the existing concrete pads. This notice is being published for information purposes. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes; however, all quotes received within THREE (3) days of issuance of this notice will be reviewed and documented for future requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.Any quotations should be e-mailed to [email protected]