65--Notice of Intent to Sole Source-EPIC 5100 TRS Autorefractor

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13 and FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition. The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Technology Division, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, APG, MD 21005 has a requirement to procure the following items: QTY 1: EPIC TRS-5100 Auto Refractor to include delivery, installation and on-site training. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other will satisfy agency requirements, the Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) sole source order/contract to Marco Ophthalmic, Inc, 11825 Central Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32224-2637, a small business. CAGE: 63381. Marco is the sole supplier and authorized Service Company for the required equipment. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 339115 and the Business Size Standard is 500. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Time, August 26, 2015. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact SSG William J Yongue, [email protected]. Posting date of this requirement is August 20, 2015. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.