84 -- All Weather Coat Fabric-Test Garments

The FISC Norfolk Contracting Department, Groton, CT Office intents to award a sole source purchase order to American Apparel, Inc. to develop, manufacture, and wear test a newly designed Navy all weather coat for male and female personnel in an improved design and upgraded fabric.This purchase will be done under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13) and Other than Full Competition as authorized under the FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date is July 10, 2006. This notice is not a request for offers. A determination not to compete this procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.