Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California, plans to procure a service contract specifically for Life Fitness equipment from the Life Fitness company. This procurement is being managed through a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, which means the government is notifying potential interested parties but does not intend to conduct a competitive bidding process. Nonetheless, qualified individuals or companies may respond by submitting proposals or expressions of interest within five days of the notice’s publication, and the government will review all submissions to decide whether to proceed with sole sourcing or to open competition. Responses should be emailed directly to the listed government contact, and the anticipated contract award date is July 13, 2010. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 339920 and is overseen by the Department of Defense’s Commanding Officer at the Marine Corps Logistics Base. The notice clarifies that the government’s decision to forgo competitive bidding is at its sole discretion and that information provided in responses will primarily guide that decision. The contract pertains strictly to the service and maintenance of Life Fitness equipment, and while this notice invites proposals, it is not a formal solicitation for competitive proposals. The place of performance is associated with the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, CA.