71--Cheatham Lake Resource Manager's Office Furniture

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, plans to award a sole source purchase order to UNICOR Federal Prison Industries for office furniture intended for the Cheatham Lake Resource Manager's office. This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12, which governs the acquisition of commercial items, and in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2), indicating that only one responsible source is available to meet the Government's requirements. The action is not open for competitive bids, and the Government's decision to forgo competition is at its discretion. The relevant NAICS code for this purchase is 337214, which pertains to office furniture manufacturing. This notice serves as an announcement of intent rather than a solicitation for offers. The purchasing office is located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District Contracting Division, with Ray Kendrick as the point of contact. The contract is identified by solicitation number W912P513P0050 and was posted on July 16, 2013. The procurement reflects the Department of Defense’s preference for UNICOR due to its unique status as the sole capable supplier, ensuring fulfillment of specific agency requirements without competition.