39--MO-MAT Roadway Mat

The ERDC Contracting Office plans to award a sole source contract to GFI, Inc., located in Harrison, Arkansas, for the manufacture and supply of a 12-foot by 40-foot MO-MAT roadway mat. This action is justified under FAR 13.501, as GFI is considered the only known source capable of providing this specific commercial item. The acquisition will follow commercial item procurement procedures outlined in FAR part 12. Interested organizations are invited to submit their qualifications and capabilities by the deadline of September 3, 2010, by 1:00 p.m. CST. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should proceed competitively or not, with the government reserving the final discretion. No request for proposals will be issued based on this notice, and only written responses are acceptable; oral communications will not be considered. Submissions should reference the solicitation number W81EWF02385616 and be sent to the identified point of contact via email. The contract relates to NAICS code 325222, indicating manufacturing activities, and is focused on ensuring the government obtains a specialized, commercially available roadway mat from the sole known supplier within a streamlined procurement process.