25--Notice of intent to award.

The Department of Defense’s Contracting Office at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to Active Gear of Canada for the provision of heater systems specifically designed for military vehicles stationed at Fort Wainwright. This contract, issued under FAR Part 6.203-1, is justified by the determination that Active Gear is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the need. The notice serves solely to inform interested parties that the government has decided not to conduct a competitive procurement for this requirement, emphasizing that this is not a request for proposals or an invitation to submit offers. The government reserves full discretion in deciding whether to pursue competitive procurement based on any information received in response to this notice. The procurement is linked to NAICS Code 423120, which pertains to wholesaler-distributors of automotive parts and supplies. The contracting office does not currently intend to issue a solicitation as part of this action. For additional information or inquiries, the designated point of contact is Tony Maes, reachable via the provided email address. This contract award reflects the critical operational needs of military vehicle maintenance at the specified location.