20 -- SOLE SOURCE

The Command Navy Northeast plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Prime Technology LLC for the procurement of meters. This acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and categorized as Other Than Full Competition, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The intended award date for this contract is August 30, 2005. It is important to note that this announcement serves as a notification rather than a solicitation for offers, and the decision not to compete this procurement is at the sole discretion of the Government. The contract is identified under solicitation number V68316-5238-3547 and falls within the NAICS code 339999, which typically covers miscellaneous manufacturing. No additional specific details regarding the type of set-aside or the physical locations related to the contract or performance are provided. The absence of a competitive bidding process underscores the government's determination of a unique requirement that justifies this sole source procurement approach.