The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD has a SOLE SOURCE requirement to purchase two engine maintenance stands. The government intends to contract on a sole source basis under Request for Quotation N00421-03-T-0115 with Simply Better, Inc, 5877 Chaumont Drive, San Diego, CA 92114-1322. Simply Better is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of engine maintenance stands for the T-700 engine. This procurement is being processed in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Procurement will be made via a DPAS DX-A1 rated government purchase order, which will incorporate provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 14, 22 May 2003 and DFARS DCN 20030430. The applicable NAICS code is 334419 and the applicable FSC code is J016. Responses to this notice of intent to negotiate with ESI should be submitted no later than 24 June 2003 via email to Ms. Mary Ann Foran at
[email protected]. Electronic responses shall include company name, single point of contact, telephone number, complete address, and company business size. This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. See Numbered Note 22.