Electro-Optical Maintenance Shelters Complex (EOMSC)

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), PG-13 Infantry Weapons Systems (IWS), Program Manager Optics and Nonlethal Systems (ONS) 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, Virginia, 22134 currently intends to procure on a sole source basis a Firm Fixed Price contract to AAR Mobility Systems located in Cadillac, Michigan for the procurement of quantity two each of Electro-Optical Maintenance Shelters Complex (EOMSC), Manufacturer Part Number 05332-001, National Stock Number (NSN): 5410-01-551-1127. The purpose of this notice is to make the public aware of the Government's intent to solicit a sole source proposal and award based on the authority of FAR 6.302-1; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Basis for justifying this sole source procurement is that AAR Mobility Systems has proprietary rights Mobile Expandable Container Configuration (MECC) shelters configured on the EOMSC and there are no known authorized resellers. This procurement represents a "one-time buy" that will cover all known present and future requirements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 333314. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document is available. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirements by submitting a white paper, technical data for the item, and past performance data no later than 2:00 pm EST, 30 November 2009 [email protected] and copy [email protected]. Telephone calls will not be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open basis is solely within the discretion of the Government Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. The anticipated Firm Fixed Price award date is 20 December 2009, with an estimated value of $1,800,000.