Lebus Shells for HSLs

N62306-08-T-4089 The Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS intends to issue a sole source award to Lebus International, Inc. Longview, TX 75602 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This is a requirement for fabrication and installation of Lebus Shells used on previous HSL Drums. These shels are proprietary to Lebus International as the only vendor who can manage the specially machined removable aluminum half-sections, which are fitted and installed on existing GFE drums. This action will be conducted in accordance with FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The resulting contract will be firm fixed-price. NAICS Code 333923 and Business Size of 500 employees apply. This synopsis is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive offers. Any inquiries concerning this requirement are to be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. See Note 22.