Sole Source Procurement of Ballistic Glass for USMC Cougar Vehicles.

The Marine Corps Systems Command, Ground Transportation Engineering Systems (GTES) intends to award on a sole source basis to Force Protection Insdustries Inc (FPII)., 9801 Highway 78 #3, Ladston, SC 29456 to replace ballistic window glass 12 United States Marine Corps (USMC) Cougar Hardened Engineer Vehicles (HEV) currently deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Familiarity and knowledge of the Cougar vehicle design specifications is essential for task completion. FPII is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and their subject matter expertise can not be duplicated by another source without a significant investment in time and funding. Use of a source other than FPII will adversely affect the timely delivery of required training capabilities. Responsible sources capable of satisfying this requirement are encouraged to submit a statement of capability and costs, which if timely received, will be considered. Information must be provided to the co! ntact cited below not later than 12:00 PM (EST) 7 September 2006. All responses will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this effort is Captain Juan Arratia, Contracting Officer at [email protected]. See Numbered Note 22.