Service and support to U.S. Navy Equipment (Air Compressors/Nitrogen Generators

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia intends to procure on a sole source basis from RIX Industries (Benicia, CA) for the furnishing of services, including labor, material, and support to installations, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of U.S. Navy equipment manufactured by RIX Industries including, but not limited to the Low, Medium, and High Pressure Air Compressors and Nitrogen Generation systems. RIX Industries is the only know source with the required technical data, as most of it is proprietary, and qualified personnel with knowledge of the manufacturing procedures and methods. The contract period will consist of a twelve (12) month base period and two (2), twelve (12) month options. An Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity, Time and Material type contract is anticipated. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1). The proposed action is for supplies or 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 proposals received prior to the closing date 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 purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.