Notice of intent to award a sole source contract manufacturer for various contact lens distribution.

The Marine Corps Regional Contacting Office at Quantico, Virginia, plans to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement to 1-800-CONTACTS for the supply of various contact lens brands to fulfill prescriptions for Marines serving in the United States Marine Corps Band. This contract will cover a five-year ordering period from June 15, 2011, to June 14, 2016. 1-800-CONTACTS is the exclusive authorized distributor of all required contact lens brands and will provide mail-order support for prescriptions submitted by the government. The procurement is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation provision allowing solicitation from a single source due to the contractor's unique status, ensuring uninterrupted supply of necessary items. This announcement serves solely as a notification of intent and not as a request for proposals or quotations, with no solicitation document available. The government will not accept offers or inquiries via telephone, fax, or email, and no award will be made based on responses to this notice. The decision not to compete the contract is at the government's discretion, emphasizing the exclusive nature of the agreement and the commitment to servicing the specific needs of the Marine Corps Band through this sole source arrangement.