Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: The Naval Supply (NAVSUP) Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center (FLC), Jacksonville, FL intends to issue a sole source award for ten (10) Ceremonial Bugles and 100 Programmable Inserts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to S and D Consulting International Ltd. for procurement of Ceremonial Bugles. S and D Consulting International Ltd. is the only manufacturer of the Programmable Ceremonial Bugle that is used for Military Honors to play TAPS. The Ceremonial Digital Bugle is manufactured by the S and D Consulting Int. Ltd, which is the only known product of its kind that can offer the following salient characteristics: designed with an insert preprogrammed to play taps and other music intended for use in providing honors to deceased military members, looks like a normal bugle, operator will be able to play this device creating the look and feel that the music is actually being produced by the bugle, and will require no musical ability on the part of the user to render the desired music. In accordance with CNICINST 1770.1B and CNRSEINST 1770.2F, equipment and supplies that are specific in nature, such as Ceremonial Bugles and Inserts are required to render Military Funeral Honors. The application North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code falls under 339992 - Musical Instrument Parts and Accessories, with a size standard of 1000 employees. The notice of intent is for information purposes only. All sources eligible to meet this requirement must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence that clearly articulates the company's ability to satisfy this requirement as outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. If no responses are received, within three (3) calendar days after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable items are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining this product through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made. Responses to this notice must be sent to contact@example.gov