J -- Semi-annual maintenance and on-call emergency repairs on Raymond rackloaders

The Defense Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania plans to award a sole source contract to Werres Corp. for the semi-annual maintenance and on-call emergency repairs of Raymond Rackloaders at the Defense Distribution Center in Norfolk, Virginia. This procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and without full and open competition, as Werres Corp. is the only authorized provider of Raymond replacement parts in the Norfolk area. The contract is identified by solicitation number SP3100-6010-1002 and falls under the NAICS code 811310, relating to maintenance services. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the Government will consider any proposals submitted within 14 days after the publication of the notice. However, the decision to proceed without competition is at the Government's sole discretion based on the written responses received. Interested parties are instructed to send their responses via email to designated contacts at the Defense Logistics Agency. The contract will support ongoing operational readiness through routine maintenance and emergency repair services for essential material handling equipment at the Norfolk distribution center.