99--Intent to Award Sole Source Contract

The US Army Research and Development Engineering Command (RDECOM), through the Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Creative Tent International, Inc., located in Weed, California, to complete the configuration of two Shasta Shelter FTS100 military aircraft/storage tents previously ordered from them. This contract is intended to maintain the manufacturer’s 10-year warranty, which requires Creative Tents’ technical personnel to either install or be present throughout the installation process. The estimated cost of these personnel is approximately $10,000, representing about 25% of the total configuration cost. The action is being conducted under a sole source authority as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, and although interested parties may express their interest by writing to the government point of contact Lane M. Gary, responses must be received by August 17, 2009. This notice is informational and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals. The contract, identified as solicitation number W91B9492152100, falls under NAICS code 314912 and is managed by the Department of Defense office at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The purpose is to ensure proper technical support and warranty compliance for the specialized military tents. The cost and scope details emphasize that the contracting action is focused on maintaining technical integrity and warranty adherence rather than acquiring new or competitive services.