69 -- SF-10A PARACHUTES

SUBJECT: 69--SF-10A PARACHUTES POC Mrs. Jane H. Sutherlin , Contracting Officer (910)432-2176, Mr. David Fouche, Contract Specialist (910)432-7670. This is an intent to award a Sole Source Contract Brand Name Only with Irvin Aerospace Incorporated, Hope Mills, NC for an estimated quantity of 6000 SF-10A Parachutes in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Irvin Aerospace currently has the manufacturing rights. The NAICS code for this requirement is 314999. This contract will be for a Base Plus two (2) option periods for a total of an estimated 6000 Parachutes at 2000 per year. The proposed contract is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals. This Notice of Intent is not a Request for Competitive Proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis. 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.Office Facsimile (FAX) is (910)432-9345.*****