84 -- Sole Source Notification

The government, through 88 CONS/PKBB, plans to solicit and negotiate a contract exclusively with Demoulin Brothers & Co., located in Greenville, Illinois, under the sole source authority specified in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii). The procurement involves ceremonial band uniforms for the Band of Flight at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with the procurement categorized under NAICS code 315211 and a size standard of 500. The uniform specifications have been approved by both the Air Force Uniform Board and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, ensuring consistency across Air Force Band Squadrons. Although this notice is primarily for information and is not a formal solicitation for competitive bids, the government will consider any quotations received by 3:00 PM EST on September 29, 2006, prior to the deadline. Interested parties may submit their quotations via email to SSgt Michael Clevenger or by fax, with any questions directed to him as well. The government reserves the right to proceed without competition based on responses to this notice. The intention behind this sole source procurement is to maintain uniformity and meet specific standards required for the ceremonial band uniforms, reflecting a tailored procurement approach aligned with Air Force directives. Contact points include Michael G. Clevenger, Contract Specialist, and Susan J. Slivinski for any additional contract-related information.