Rotor Shipping Strongback

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate a contract for commercial supplies related to a Rotor Shipping Strongback, with Chesapeake Machining and Fabrication, Inc. identified as the sole source supplier under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Although this is not a formal request for proposals, interested parties are invited to submit information on their capability to fulfill the requirement within ten days of the notice's publication. The Government will consider all responses received by 1:00 PM on March 4, 2016, to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement, but the decision to compete remains at the Government's discretion. The solicitation, identified by number N0018916TZ119 and posted on February 19, 2016, falls under NAICS code 333515, which pertains to industrial machinery manufacturing. Interested responders must submit their information via email to Debra Beale at the provided address, referencing the solicitation number. The notice emphasizes that the information submitted is primarily for assessing competition viability and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Specific details about the place of performance or agency are not disclosed in the notice.