16--Notice of Intent

This notice of intent indicates the government’s plan to place an order with F.O.D. Control Corporation, the sole distributor for Trident World Systems, on a sole source basis for ten Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Fuel Sample Stations. These stations serve a critical dual regulatory function at Army airfields: providing controlled flight line access to fuel sample bottles and a disposal facility for those fuel samples, while also offering a safe and enclosed system for the disposal of foreign objects that could potentially damage aircraft engines or rotor systems. The notice emphasizes that no award will be made solely based on this document, as it does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for proposals. The notice seeks responses within two calendar days to assess if bona fide competition exists and if issuing a request for quote is warranted. It specifies that no verbal inquiries will be accepted and that any written responses must include prices and technical data sufficient to evaluate capability. If no affirmative responses indicating an alternative source emerge within the specified period, the government intends to proceed with placing the order with F.O.D. Control Corporation. Importantly, submitting a request for quote does not qualify as an affirmative response. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense office at Fort Eustis, Virginia, under NAICS code 333120.