--CLOTHING, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT AND INSIGNIA

The Directorate of Contracting (DOC), Fort Campbell, KY, has a requirement for MOLLE Shoulder Suspension Lower Male Assemblies, #4221, 8,000 Each, and Molle Load Lifter Attachment Straps, #4222, 8,000 Each. Supplies will be delivered to Fort Campbell, KY. The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the sta tutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The Agency intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price, supply-type contract with Specialty Defense Systems, Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The basis for restricting competition is the propriet ary rights of the manufacturer (Specialty Defense Systems) and the duplicative cost to the Government to utilize another source to satisfy the Governments requirement. NAICS code for this procurement is 315999 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This sole source requirement will be procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition, and awarded on an unrestricted basis. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and solicitation will not be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 14 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. See Numbered Note 22. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with the manufacturer, Specialty Defense Systems. Responses are due by 31 December 2004, 4:00 P.M. (CST). Responses sha ll be submitted via e-mail to the following address: contact@example.gov or faxed responses will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000. Responses may also be mailed to the agency address shown above. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The points of contact are Ms. June Fletcher-Schiewe, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov or Ms. Gertrude Colbert, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov!!