68--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) at Fort Detrick, Maryland, plans to award a sole source Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) supply contract to Quip Laboratories, Inc., located in Wilmington, Delaware. This contract will be awarded without full and open competition based on statutory authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 6.302-1(a)(2), which applies when only one responsible source is available that can meet the agency’s requirements. The contract addresses a unique need where no other suppliers can fulfill the specified requirements. The solicitation, identified as W81XWH14R0029, was posted on March 5, 2014, and falls under the NAICS code 325612, indicating it relates to pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing. The decision to pursue a sole source contract is supported by a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and a Supply Statement of Need, underscoring the exclusivity of the supplier in providing the necessary items or services. The contract aims to ensure continuous supply while meeting the specialized demands of the USAMRAA's medical research and acquisition activities.