R -- Support Services for development of training program for DLA's implementation of Lean initiatives

Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1.?Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements?, The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) is planning to solicit and negotiate with only one source (Lean Quest) to continue the development of a training program for DLA's implementation of Lean initiatives with DLA Depots and train government personnel to be instructors for the Lean program. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 15 calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is not a formal solicitation. The synopsis is not considered a Request for Quotation or Proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no challenges to acquire this requirement are received by 2:00 pm, EDT, September 19, 2007, the Government reserves the right to execute an award without publishing a solicitation. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to Martha.Nichols@dla.mil no later than time and date noted.