J--Refurbish M-Apex vehicles by taking two vehicles in their current condition and then making one Semi-Functional vehicle

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13. The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21005 has a requirement to procure the following for services to refurbish M-APEX vehicles by taking two vehicles in their current condition and then making one Semi - Functional vehicle to accommodate the future testing requirements for USA ATC. CLIN 0001 Provide services to Disassemble the Rear of vehicle #1. CLIN 0002 Provide services to Disassemble the Rear of vehicle #2. CLIN 0003 Provide services to Assemble Rear using a mix of parts from vehicle 1 & 2. CLIN 0004 Provide services for the Front Module Disassembly/Assembly and Repair (vehicle #2). CLIN 0005 Provide miscellaneous replacement parts (hose, hardware, and wiring). CLIN 0006 Provide the windshield configuration. CLIN 0007 Provide the final assembly system functionality and fluids. CLIN 0008 Provide the packaging for the return of vehicle and the salvageable parts. CLIN 0009 Shipping and insurance back to APG, MD based on 2 trucks with 1 being insured. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source purchase order to Advanced Defense Vehicle Systems (ADVS), 4590 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48359. Advanced Defense Vehicle Systems is the sole source as they are the only manufacturer of the prototype vehicle. The testing must be executed on the same type of vehicle in order to make comparisons from previous tests. The blue prints and design specifications are the property of ADVS. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336992 and the Business Size Standard is in the number of employees is 1000. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time, March 31, 2011. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Linda Reynolds, [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.