Explosion Proof Electrical Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Cherry Point Satellite Contract Office, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC 28533 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Vantage Technology, 4675 South Windmere Street, Englewood, CO 80110, (Cage Code: 1BMF2) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC-E) aboard MCAS Cherry Point, NC has a requirement for explosion proof connectors, plugs, and receptacles. Market research has revealed this contractor is the only source capable of providing the required items. Therefore, the government intends to procure these items on a sole source basis from Vantage Technology, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the explosion proof connectors, plugs, and receptacles. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all quotes received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and unique capabilities to respond to this requirement or submit their quote. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice 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. Point of contact for this requirement is Frances Williams, 252.466.3068, [email protected].