J--INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO SENTNER MACHINE TOOL SERVICES, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF A DECKEL MILLING MACHINE TOOL.

The U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with Sentner Machine Tool Services, Inc., based in Conway, South Carolina, for the maintenance of a Deckel Milling Machine Tool. This action is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole-source awards when only one responsible source is available. The contract will involve providing per-call maintenance services, and the requirement falls under the NAICS code 811310, which pertains to commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. The size standard for this category is set at $7 million. This notice serves as an intent to award and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals or offers. The contracting activity is managed by the Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, specifically the W6QK Acc-apg Director office, part of the Department of Defense. All correspondence related to this contract is directed to Irene Heitzer, the Contracting Officer, at [email hidden]. The contract’s solicitation number is W81C5M8213S252, with the notice posted on April 15, 2009. The contract will be performed at the Aberdeen Proving Ground location, and it emphasizes a streamlined procurement process to ensure timely maintenance support for the specialized milling equipment.