23--Intent to Sole Source - Coach Bus

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center is planning to procure a single coach bus through a sole source delivery order, valuing approximately $555,130. This procurement will be awarded to Motor Coach Industries, Inc., located in Des Plaines, Illinois, based on the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allows for other than full and open competition when only one responsible source is available that can meet the agency’s requirement. The contract falls under the NAICS code 336211, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Although this notice of intent is not a solicitation, the government will consider any quotes received within three days of the notice’s publication before making a final decision. However, the government retains the discretion not to compete the requirement further. This procurement is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through the Network Contract Office 12 located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There will be no formal solicitation issued following this notice. Interested parties may express their interest and capability, but the award is intended to be exclusively made to Motor Coach Industries, given their unique position to fulfill the agency's needs for the vehicle. The limited competition is justified due to the specific nature of the requirement and the identification of only one source capable of delivering the required coach bus.