Notice of Intent for Sole source

The Regional Contracting Office, Far East, plans to exercise the third option year of a contract with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for the purchase of vehicle parts and supplies. These items are intended to support the Supply Section of the Garrison Mobile Equipment at Marine Corps Installations Pacific Camp Smedley D. Butler in Okinawa, Japan. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 423120, with a size standard of $6.5 million. Although this notice is not a solicitation for quotes or offers, firms interested in meeting the requirements are invited to submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer by April 24, 2012, at 3:00 PM Japan Standard Time. The points of contact for this procurement are Dennis J. Walp, the Contracting Officer, and Koichi Yokogawa, the Contract Specialist, with provided telephone numbers and email addresses for direct communication. This action is based on a sole source justification, and the contracting office's address is located in FPO, AP, USA. The contract’s purpose is to ensure continuous supply and maintenance of necessary vehicle parts to support Marine Corps operations in the Pacific region.