46--Intent to Sole Source to Aqua-Aerobic

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of US Army Garrison, Fort Detrick (USAGFD) intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed om FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) with Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. for the procurement of wastewater treatment supplies and including a filter cloth sock, pressure transducer, center tube Viton V-ring seal, actuator assembly, retainer, and replacement pile cloth frame assembly. Aqua-Aerobic Systems is the original manufacturer of the AquaDisk equipment currently in use at the facility and are they only supplier for this equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 221320 and the size standard is $7 million. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Jennifer Hayden at contact@example.gov. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 3:00 pm EST, Wednesday, July 9, 2014.