84--Sole Source to Aura-Shield

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Business Center/GovWorks, on behalf of Marine Barracks Washington, intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to acquire Scarlet Red Dress Coats. The most prevalent factor supporting the sole source is the unique color pallet to match the existing dress coats in use by the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirement is Aura-Shield, Midlothian, Va 23113. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). This requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 315222 and PSC code 8415 apply. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item #AN66215. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 3:00p.m. EST October 23, 2006 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Aura-Shield for the requirements stated here. POC: Don Clifton, MMS, Procurement Operations Branch, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA 20170. Questions must be e-mailed to Don Clifton at [email protected]. TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED