91--LECITHIN, LIQUID SOY; 17,200 LBS, CLEARATE B-79 (400 EACH - 5 GAL PAILS), 43 LB IN EACH PAIL, MUST MEET MIL SPEC MIL-L-3061B9(OS)

This is a Notice of Intent to issue a sole source purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures for Soy Lecithin, Liquid, in 5-gallon cans per MIL-L-3061B(OS). Due to the unique nature of the product, the prior product qualification, and the urgency of this acquisition, only one authorized supplier, W.A. Cleary Corporation, Dayton, NJ, is capable of supplying this material. Any purchase order will be awarded under other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement 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 future competitive procurements for this item. The point of contact is Ms. Susaneva Wade, [email protected] .