Sole Source Award of Quick Connectors for Air Cylinders

The contract pertains to the sole source award for quick connectors used in air cylinders, issued by the Department of Defense under the Commanding General's office located at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The award follows Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, specifically FAR Part 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1, which authorize contracting from a single source when only one responsible source is available to meet the agency's requirements. This approach eliminates competitive bidding due to the unique capability or exclusivity of the supplier. The solicitation, identified by number M6700112Q0340, was posted on August 21, 2012. There is no indication of set-aside designation or specified NAICS code for this procurement. The contract aims to procure specialized quick connectors necessary for air cylinders, critical to the agency's operational needs, with the place of performance and further contact details being tied to the Department of Defense facility at Camp Lejeune. The sole source nature ensures expedited acquisition from the single identified source capable of fulfilling the requirements.