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The Library of Congress plans to award a sole-source contract to Hollinger Metal Edge, Inc. for the provision of customized reel boxes. This procurement will be a firm-fixed price contract executed without full and open competition, as the agency has determined there is only one responsible source capable of fulfilling their specific requirements. The acquisition aligns with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which permits such non-competitive awards when no other suppliers or services can meet the agency’s needs. The contract, identified by solicitation number LSP20100075, was announced on June 9, 2010, and falls under the NAICS code 488991, which pertains to materials handling equipment merchant wholesalers. The performance location is Washington, DC, specifically at the Library of Congress office. LaToya D. Snead-Coates serves as the contracting officer and primary point of contact for this procurement. This notice serves as an intent to award and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals.

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Sole-source contract awarded to Hollinger Metal Edge for customized reel boxes, firm-fixed price.

Agency

Library Of Congress → Contracts Services

NAICS

488991 - Packing and Crating

Place of Performance

101 Independence Avenue SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20540, USA

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PostedJun 9

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AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWashington, DC, 20540, USA

Organization / AgencyLibrary Of Congress → Contracts Services

Office AddressWashington, DC, 20540, USA

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LaToya D. Snead-CoatesContracting Officer

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT The Library of Congress intends to issue a sole-source acquisition to Hollinger Metal Edge, Inc., 6340 Bandini Blvd. Commerce, CA 90040 to provide Customized Reel Boxes. The Library of Congress intends to award a firm-fixed price contract type by other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy agency requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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