NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - BPAC

The United States Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office Far East has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to bit360, located in Madison, Wisconsin, for the support of the Base Pass and Access Control (BPAC) System at Marine Corps Bases in Japan. This contract will cover a one-year period and involves providing enhanced system features, expanding facilities, and offering subject matter expert support. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which allows noncompetitive negotiation because bit360 is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements. The associated NAICS code is 334119, and the FSC code is N070, indicating the nature of the technical services required. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations, and no competitive bidding will be requested. Information from interested parties will only be considered to determine whether a competitive procurement should be pursued, with the final decision resting solely with the Government. Responses to this notice were due by 9:00 a.m. JST on September 16, 2010, and any inquiries or comments were directed to designated Marine Corps officials via provided email contacts. The contract will be administered under the Department of Defense authority, with all relevant correspondence managed through the office assigned to the Commanding Officer.