Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract for Metal Detector repair parts.

The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Systems Command, plans to award a sole source fixed-price contract to CEIA USA, Ltd. for the procurement of repair parts supporting the CEIA Lightweight Handheld Metal Detectors currently in use. CEIA USA, located in Twinsburg, Ohio, originally supplied these metal detectors and retains the data rights, which justifies the sole source acquisition under federal regulations. The contract covers a range of repair components including connector covers, replacement knobs, battery caps, tool kits, arm supports, main cases, search head cables, and handles, ensuring continued operational readiness of the equipment. This contract is authorized under 10 U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, allowing award without competition due to unique data rights and proprietary parts. The solicitation, identified as M67854-11-R-5005, was publicly posted for notice purposes, with the Marine Corps Systems Command office in Quantico, Virginia managing the procurement. This action supports ongoing maintenance and functionality of the lightweight handheld metal detectors, critical for Marine Corps operations.