J -- Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Department of Defense intends to award a sole source contract to General Electric Co. to provide a technical representative for the inspection, preventive maintenance, and overhaul of a General Electric turbine at Clear Air Force Station. This procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is authorized under the regulation allowing other than full and open competition, specifically FAR 6.302-1. The contract is planned to be awarded by August 5, 2002, and no requests for offers are being sought as part of this notice. The contracting office overseeing this procurement is located at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, under the 354th Contracting Squadron. The point of contact for this acquisition is Airman First Class Jeremy Chea, who can be reached via phone or email for any inquiries. The government reserves the discretion to determine whether or not to compete this procurement in response to this notice. This action reflects a streamlined process to ensure timely maintenance support and technical assistance for critical turbine equipment at the base.