The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority for FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Interested persons may identify their capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received within ten days after date of publication of this notice of intent. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. GTS-Welco is the supplier, who can provide all the various gases. The applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 325120. All responses may be emailed to Debra Beale at
[email protected] and reference number N4215815RC50042 no later than 12:00 EST on 17 November 2014.