UTEX UL FORK PACK/CORE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE TO VALLEY POWER SYSTEMS, INC. NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego intends to negotiate and award a firm-fix price contract on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.5. To Power Systems, INC, 11300 Inland Ave., Mira Loma, CA 91752. Only one responsible source will satisfy agency requirements at the Navy Facility at San Clemente Island for OEM Parts. One engine at the San Clemente Island power plant, which represents 1/3 of the production capacity, requires replacement parts to ensure reliability and endurance to maintain adequate power levels and most important meet current EPA emission standards as required by the State of California Title V operating permits. The parts will extend the interval time between rebuilds to 40,000 hours of operation. Lesser brands require more frequent replacement at 16,000 hours resulting in higher operating costs. The proposed contract action is for six (6) each Utex UL Fork Pack, six (6) each Core Charge. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. THIS NOTICE OF INTEND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination by Government not to compete this proposed contract is 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. No solicitation document is available parties shall submit information that indicates their ability to satisfy this requirement. Any responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by 2 May 2014, 12:00 P.M., Pacific Standard Time, via e-mail ([email protected]), or fax 619-556-9782, ATTN: Marie Cunningham