Repair Baghouses

The contract involves the repair of baghouses and will be awarded through a sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the intent to negotiate directly with Dentech, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer qualified for this work. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit their capabilities for consideration within ten days after the notice's publication, with responses due by 12:00 EST on May 22, 2015. Any submissions received will be evaluated primarily to decide whether to initiate a competitive procurement, but the Government retains sole discretion on whether to proceed with competition. The contractual activity centers under the NAICS code 811310, which covers commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair services. Responses are to be sent to Debra Beale at the provided email address, referencing the solicitation number N4215815RC50844. The place of performance and specific agency details are not disclosed in the notice. This arrangement emphasizes the Government's priority to maintain continuity and quality in the repair services by engaging with the original equipment manufacturer, while still allowing potential competitors to demonstrate their capabilities within the limited response period.