Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The 193rd Special Operations Wing Contracting Office plans to award a sole source purchase order under FAR 8.703, citing that the items requested are listed on the Procurement List and must be sourced from mandated providers according to FAR 6.302-5. This exception to full and open competition allows procurement through qualified nonprofits employing individuals who are blind or severely disabled. The contract involves the acquisition of fire-resistant OCP combat shirts in varying sizes to support a classified mobilization effort. Specific quantities and National Stock Numbers (NSNs) have been provided for small, medium, large, and extra-large shirts, ensuring the government’s requirement for safety and compliance is met. The fair market price for these items is predetermined by the governing committee. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 315990, with a small business size standard of 600 employees, and is considered a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. This announcement serves only as a notice of intent and is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotations. No solicitation will be issued or posted on the Government Point of Entry (SAM.gov), and responses to this notice are not anticipated. The place of performance is in Annville, Pennsylvania, with the contracting office located in Middletown, PA. Points of contact for this procurement include SSgt Briana Bowman and Denise Keim from the Department of Defense.