Sole Source for APT 5 year Safety Assessment for Explosive Risk (SAFER)

The Marine Corps Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida plans to award a sole source purchase order to APT Research, Inc. for a five-year Safety Assessment for Explosive Risk (SAFER) version 3.0. This contract includes conducting a comprehensive analysis of the findings from the assessment. The acquisition will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will not involve full and open competition, as authorized by FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date for this contract is August 12, 2009. This procurement is designated under the NAICS code 541330 and is managed by the Department of Defense, with the office located in Albany, Georgia. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for offers, and the government retains sole discretion regarding competition for this procurement. The sole source nature suggests a specialized or unique capability that APT Research, Inc. provides in terms of explosive risk safety assessment over the next five years.