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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - FY26 Navy Brig Forklift Simulator
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The Government intends to award a sole source purchase order to SIMFORMOTION LLC for a Counterbalance Forklift Simulator under FAR 6.103-1, as no other source can meet the agency’s requirements. The simulator will be integrated into the existing training system at NAVCONBRIG, Joint Base Charleston, to provide secure, uninterrupted vocational training for prisoners, with full OSHA safety course integration and resilience against mechanical failures or weather disruptions. The vendor was selected due to prior successful deployment of two similar heavy equipment simulators, ensuring software compatibility, consistent user interfaces, and streamlined technical support across all training platforms. The required period of performance is 60 days from award date. This is not a competitive solicitation but a notice of intent, and while responsible sources may submit capability statements by the deadline of July 2, 2026, the Government retains full discretion to proceed without competition based on the information received. The contract falls under the 8(a) Sole Source program and is assigned NAICS code 333310. All inquiries must be directed to SSgt Barnave Thanis or Matthew Michel at the provided email addresses. The procurement is managed by the 628th Contracting Squadron under the Department of Defense, with the reference number FA441826Q0072.
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Charleston AFB, SC, USASet-Aside
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The Government intends to solicit and award a sole source Purchase Order for a Counterbalance (CB) Forklift Simulator to integrate with the existing system, under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. The Reference Number is FA441826Q0072.
The 628th Contracting Squadron (628 CONS) located at 101 E. Hill Blvd, Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), SC intends to award a Purchase Order to SIMFORMOTION LLC. The CB Forklift Simulator provides prisoners with uninterrupted, high-demand vocational training while maintaining maximum security within the facility. This simulator eliminates interruption of training when mechanical issues or inclement weather occurs, and includes an integrated OSHA safety course. NAVCONBRIG already successfully operate two heavy equipment simulators from the same vendor, acquiring this unit ensures software compatibility, a familiar student interface, and streamlined technical support across all training platforms. The required Period of Performance is 60 days from the date of award.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement that shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.
Address responses and/or questions regarding this announcement to SSgt Barnave Thanis (Contracting Specialist) via email at barnave.thanis@us.af.mil and/or Matthew Michel (Contracting Officer) or via email at matthew.michel@us.af.mil.
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