Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, CA, plans to award a contract on a sole source basis to Curts Communication & Computer Services under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This decision is based on Curts Communication's established expertise with the existing requirements, equipment, and their proximity to the location, as well as their history of completing emergency vehicle equipment installations for the Southwest Regional Fire Training (SWRFT) over the past five years. Since proper installation of emergency equipment is vital to the Fire Department's mission, awarding the contract to any other provider might cause delays in fulfilling these critical requirements. The anticipated award date is October 11, 2010. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 811213 with a size standard of $7 million USD. The notice emphasizes that it is not a solicitation or request for quotes, and the government retains full discretion not to compete based on responses to this notice. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Commanding Officer's office at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. This sole source action is authorized pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations for noncompetitive contracts.