NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California, plans to award a sole source contract to Siemens Corporation for the consolidation of the Siemens Energy Management System at its Nebo and Yermo Annexes. This notice serves as a formal intent to proceed with this non-competitive procurement, although the government invites interested parties to submit proposals or demonstrate their capability within five days of the notice’s publication. The government retains full discretion on whether to engage in competitive bidding based on the responses received. Submissions can be made via fax or email, with the anticipated contract award date set for August 30, 2011. This procurement relates to services classified under NAICS code 811310 and falls under the Department of Defense's jurisdiction. The contract aims to streamline energy management systems across the two facilities managed by the Marine Corps Logistics Base, ensuring a unified and efficient operational infrastructure. Although this is a sole source notice targeting Siemens Corporation, the government is still open to reviewing proposals to determine the necessity of competitive procurement, emphasizing transparency while prioritizing the unique qualifications of the incumbent provider.