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19--LIFE RAFTS

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W9124813T0015Federal

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The Government plans to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Life Support International (LSI) located in Bristol, PA, for the service and inspection of a total of 19 life rafts and conversion kits for four of those rafts. Specifically, the contract covers 13 Hard-20 man life rafts, 6 Hard-7 man life rafts, and conversion kits for 4 of the Hard-7 man life rafts. LSI is the sole source manufacturer and certified inspector for these life rafts, having redesigned them, which necessitates that inspections, certifications, and conversions be performed exclusively by LSI to meet the standards set forth by NAVAIR 13-1-6.1. The conversion kits are required to maintain compatibility with existing equipment, and only LSI can provide the necessary parts. This procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b), reflecting that no other supplier can meet the Government’s needs. The contract will be awarded unrestricted, without full and open competition, with a NAICS code of 488390 and a corresponding small business size standard of $35.5 million. Although this announcement is not a solicitation for competitive offers, interested firms capable of meeting the requirements may submit capability statements within five days from the notice date, by June 14, 2013. Submissions must be detailed and sent via email or fax only, with no phone inquiries accepted. If no suitable responses are received, the Government will negotiate directly with LSI to finalize the contract.

General Info

Government awards sole-source contract to Life Support International for life raft inspections and conversions.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Campbell

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

Place of Performance

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PostedJun 10

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Campbell

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OfficeFORT CAMPBELL, KY, 42223-5358, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Campbell

Office AddressFORT CAMPBELL, KY, 42223-5358, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Government intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price contract with Life Support International (LSI), 200 Rittenhouse Circle Building 4 West, Bristol, PA, 19007. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Campbell, KY, has a requirement for Service and Inspection of 19 life rafts and Conversion Kits for 4 life rafts. Scope of work: Service and inspection is for 13 each Hard-20 man life rafts (P/N: FLO-4105) and 06 each Hard-7 man life rafts (P/N: FLO-3320). Conversion kits are for 04 each Hard-7 man life rafts (P/N: FLO-3320-Conversion). (See (1) attachment - Sole Source J&A). The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The basis for restricting competition is that LSI is the sole source manufacturer of the life rafts to be inspected and certified. LSI re-designed the life-rafts that require inspection/recertification services. The manufacturer is the only certified inspector/packager for these life rafts. The life rafts are required to be inspected and certified in accordance with NAVAIR 13-1-6.1. The conversion kits required for the 04 life rafts can only be accomplished through LSI as they are the manufacturer of the life rafts. Conversion kits require LSI manufactured parts to ensure compatibility with existing equipment. NAICS code for this procurement is 488390 and the small business size standard is $35.5M. This sole source requirement will be procured under Other Than Full and Open Competition, and awarded on an unrestricted basis. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and solicitation will not be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with LSI. Responses are due by 14 June 2013, 1300 (CST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following address: contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov Faxed responses will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The point of contact is SFC Jennifer Snook, +1 (555) 000-0000.