42--LIFE RAFTS

CHANGE THE CLASS CODE TO 42 The Government intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price contract with Life Support International (LSI), 200 Rittenhouse Circle Building 4 West, Bristol, PA, 19007. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Campbell, KY, has a requirement for Service and Inspection of 19 life rafts and Conversion Kits for 4 life rafts. Scope of work: Service and inspection is for 13 each Hard-20 man life rafts (P/N: FLO-4105) and 06 each Hard-7 man life rafts (P/N: FLO-3320). Conversion kits are for 04 each Hard-7 man life rafts (P/N: FLO-3320-Conversion). (See (1) attachment - Sole Source J&A). The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The basis for restricting competition is that LSI is the sole source manufacturer of the life rafts to be inspected and certified. LSI re-designed the life-rafts that require inspection/recertification services. The manufacturer is the only certified inspector/packager for these life rafts. The life rafts are required to be inspected and certified in accordance with NAVAIR 13-1-6.1. The conversion kits required for the 04 life rafts can only be accomplished through LSI as they are the manufacturer of the life rafts. Conversion kits require LSI manufactured parts to ensure compatibility with existing equipment. NAICS code for this procurement is 488390 and the small business size standard is $35.5M. This sole source requirement will be procured under Other Than Full and Open Competition, and awarded on an unrestricted basis. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and solicitation will not be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with LSI. Responses are due by 14 June 2013, 1300 (CST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following address: [email protected] or [email protected] Faxed responses will be accepted at (270)798-7855. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The point of contact is SFC Jennifer Snook, (270) 798-9118.