NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC intends to award a sole source contract to Creative Marketing Associates LTD under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which applies when only one responsible source is available and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. This contract is for the procurement of two Cellular Survey Kits, specifically the Autonomous Measuring System GSM 900/1800, intended for use by the Marine Forces Special Operations Command at Camp Lejeune. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may express their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement. Any responses will be used by the government solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary. Responses must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST on April 6, 2007, via facsimile or email to the designated point of contact, Michael Dobbins, whose contact information is provided. The decision to proceed without competition rests entirely with the government. The notice reflects the Department of Defense’s efforts to ensure the specific needs of the Marine Forces Special Operations Command are met with specialized equipment from a sole source deemed uniquely qualified to provide these items.