FAMS Molded Training Seats & Seatbelts

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)intends to award a sole source contract to the following U.S. owned, small business: Klose Associates, 804 Broadway, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1). Posting of this Special Notice is in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6). The intended award will follow policies and procedures set forth in FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The FBI requires Federal Air Marshalls Service (FAMS) Molded Training Seats and functional seatbelts for use with the training seats. These seats and belts are designed and produced by Klose Associates for the express use by Law Enforcement Officers. Klose Associates designs, builds, and owns the specific mold used in production of the training seats; therefore, Klose Associates is the only vendor capable of providing the needed units. If FBI identifies no other capable sources by April 12, 2013, FBI intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order on or about April 12, 2013 to Klose Associates. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by written response by 10:00 AM EST on April 12, 2013 via email to [email protected]. Reference Solicitation No. RFQ-OSCU-0277137235. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All contractors anticipating award, must be registered in the System for Award Management /Central Contractor Registration Database.