65--Intent to Sole Source

The government intends to award a sole source contract to Berchtold Corporation for the procurement of Teletom Boom Equipment, utilizing specific regulatory authorities under VAAR 873, 38 USC 8153, and FAR 6.302-1. This notice serves as an intent to award related to the contract number VA25612I1744 and is not a solicitation for competitive bids or proposals. However, the government will consider any written responses received before the deadline, provided these responses demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the contract requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses or inquiries exclusively via email to Corey Labbe by August 9, 2012, at 10:00 AM EST, with no telephone responses accepted. The contract falls under NAICS code 339113, and a formal solicitation document is not available for this procurement. The focus remains on negotiating solely with Berchtold Corporation, reflecting the unique nature of the equipment or the circumstances requiring a non-competitive acquisition approach.