81 -- Deployable Cases

The 1st Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, seeks to procure deployable cases through a sole source acquisition, citing the statutory authority that permits contracting without competition when only one responsible source exists. The intended vendor is Hardigg Industries, Inc., located in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. The contract is expected to be a firm fixed-price purchase order under the NAICS code 325311. This procurement approach follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation's provision allowing direct negotiation when no other supplies or services satisfy the agency's requirements. This notice is not an invitation for competitive quotes, and no formal solicitation will be issued. However, any company capable of meeting the contract requirements may submit written notification to the contracting officer within seven days of the notice publication date, providing sufficient details that demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must be received by August 3, 2007, at noon local time. The government will review submissions solely to determine whether competition is warranted, and the final decision on proceeding without competition remains at the government's discretion. Contact information for the contract administrator is provided for interested parties.