Tank Wiper Blade Holder

The Government plans to issue a sole source solicitation, BEP-RFQ-15-0699, to KBA-Notasys S.A., located in Lausanne, Switzerland, for the procurement of a single item described as "BLADE BAR COMPLETE (2ND BLADE) WIPER TANK BLADE L6955602 108-149 WIPER UNIT SOI WAFI." The procurement falls under the NAICS code 333244, which pertains to specialized manufacturing. This procurement is not a formal Request for Quote or Proposal; instead, any inquiries received will be considered for future reference. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with the place of performance identified as Washington, DC 20228. The expected solicitation issue date was September 18, 2015. The contract pertains specifically to the purchase of the tank wiper blade holder component and will be awarded directly without a competitive bidding process. Key contacts for the solicitation include Andrew S. Martin and Contracting Officer Gladys M. Wilks. The nature of this acquisition indicates the Government’s need for this specific component, and the sole source approach reflects either proprietary rights or unique availability from the specified supplier. The FOB terms designate delivery to the destination point, ensuring governmental inspection and acceptance upon receipt.