77--INTENT TO AWARD MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

The MICC Directorate of Contracting at Fort Myer, VA, plans to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Getzen Company, Inc., located in Elkhorn, WI, for the procurement of a tenor trombone. This contract will be awarded without full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for awarding to a single source for supplies or services. Although this notice invites interested parties to express their interest and capability, it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and the government assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred in response preparation. Any submissions must be sent to the designated contact by the specified deadline of March 31, 2010, by 2:00 PM EST and will be reviewed solely to determine if competition is necessary. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339992, encompassing musical instrument manufacturing. This procurement is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the W6QM MICC office at Fort Myer, VA. The contract aims to fulfill a specific requirement for a musical instrument, emphasizing a streamlined acquisition process via sole source justification. The government retains full discretion on whether to pursue a competitive process based on any responses received, maintaining focus on efficiency and timely fulfillment of contract needs.