83--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE- ALASKA STRUCTURES TENT

The United States Army intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of Alaska Structures Tents and ECU parts necessary for maintaining established equipment on a base within the Area of Responsibility. This contract is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b)(1), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source is capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements due to the unique nature of the supplies or services. Alaska Structures, based in Anchorage, Alaska, is identified as the only supplier with the unique capabilities needed to support ongoing maintenance and part replacement on deployed structures. The contracting authority, CENTCOM Contracting Command - Reachback (C3R), plans to negotiate directly with this company without engaging in competitive proposals. The notice allows other interested parties to express their interest and capability to perform the contract by February 13, 2012, by contacting the designated government representative; however, the decision not to pursue competition remains at the government’s discretion. This procurement is aligned with NAICS code 321999, concerning specialized manufacturing services. The contract supports the Department of Defense’s ongoing operational needs at a fixed location and is managed through the office in Rock Island, Illinois. This action ensures the continuity of essential services involving Alaska Structures equipment already in place at the camp, emphasizing the critical requirement for unique sustainment support that only a single source can provide.