71--Special Notice: Intent to Sole-Source

The Connecticut Air National Guard intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to UNICOR Office Furniture Group, 320 First St N.W., Building 400, Washington, D.C. 20534; to provide office furniture for the 103rd Air Control Squadron in Orange, CT. This procurement is for additional office furniture and systems that are already in place. Half of the building is already furnished with the UNICOR Classic XXI product line. This procurement is to complete the other half and ensure that the entire system is interchangeable and interoperable. Said office furniture and systems that are already owned by the government are within an open area. Expansion of the same system is required. In the absence of qualified sources, a contract will be awarded under the Other than Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The decision not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. All qualified sources must respond in writing not later than 12:00 PM (EST), June 24th, 2014. Total anticipated value of this action is not to exceed $116,598.00. Contractors must have a current registration with System for Award Management (SAM) with Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.sam.gov. Offers must be submitted by email with confirmation of receipt: [email protected]