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Red Ribbon Week Paraphernalia - Intent to Sole Source
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The 19th Contracting Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base intends to award a sole-source contract to NIMCO Inc. Innovations & Education for the purchase of Red Ribbon Week paraphernalia. This contract covers distribution to 25 schools in the vicinity of Little Rock AFB. NIMCO Inc. is identified as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the required items, making them uniquely qualified to fulfill the order. This notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and a formal solicitation will not be issued. While competition is not being solicited, any responsible supplier wishing to present evidence demonstrating the benefits of competition may submit a quote, capability statement, or proposal for consideration. Responses must be submitted in writing by 2:00 PM CST on May 27, 2026, to 2d Lt Luke O. Kohout at Little Rock AFB, either via email or other official channels. Oral responses will not be accepted. If no compelling argument for competition is received by the deadline, the contract will be awarded directly to NIMCO Inc. This acquisition is set aside for small business under NAICS code 813319, with the primary point of contact being 2d Lt Luke Kohout.
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Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, 72099, USASet-Aside
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Notice of Intent to Sole-Source: The 19th Contracting Squadron (CONS) – Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas intends to award on a sole-source basis a contract to NIMCO Inc. Innovations & Education to purchase Red Ribbon Week paraphernalia for distribution to 25 schools surrounding Little Rock Air Force Base. NIMCO Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this product, therefore, making them the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and a solicitation will not be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If no affirmative written response is received, the award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 27 May 2026 by 2:00 PM CST at 19 CONS, Little Rock AFB to 2d Lt Luke O. Kohout, email at Luke.Kohout.2@us.af.mil.
