The Government intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price contract with Hutson, Inc., 250 Shelton Lane, Russellville, KY 42276. The Installation Contracting Office (ICO), Fort Campbell, KY, has a requirement for John Deere tractor and Gator parts to repair and maintain their existing fleet. Parts include: John Deere seats, hoods, panels, nuts, tires, bumpers, filters, doors, screws, springs, pads, seals, grilles, oil filters, air filters, dry charges, pins, isolators. Gator parts include: filter kits, wet charges, seat kits, tires, fenders, seats, hoods, nuts, steering wheels, knobs, covers, wheels, spindles, bushings, screws, lock nuts, caps, rocker switch, rotary switch, filler caps. The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The basis for restricting competition is that Hutson, Inc. is the local small business vendor who carries John Deere and Gator Parts. These parts can only be purchased through a John Deere authorized dealer. NAICS code for this procurement is 333122and the small business size standard is 1500 employees. This sole source requirement will be procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures using 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 5 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. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Hutson, Inc. Responses are due by 1 Sept 2016, 1:00PM (CST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following address: tracy.d.stalding.civ@mail.mil or faxed responses will be accepted at 270.798.7548. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The point of contact is Mrs. Tracy D Stalding, 270.798.7832.
