Transit Containers with multi-color foam inserts

Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source Procurement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), JUSTIFICATION: SUPPLIES REQUIRED ARE FROM ONLY ONE OR A LIMITED NUMBER OF RESPONSIBLE SOURCE(S) AND NO OTHER TYPE OF SUPPLIES WILL SATISFY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION IS FOR SUPPLIES FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE SOURCE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302-1. 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 ON THE SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. A DETEMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO COMPETE THIS PROPOSED CONTRACT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLEY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL NORMALLY BE CONSIDERED SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT. The US Air Force intends to award a sole source procurement for Transit Containers with Foam Inserts to hold and transport the CV-22 adaptor cables from Zero Manufacturing INC 500 W 200 N North Salt Lake, UT, 84054-2734 Due to the requirements listed in the purchase specification and drawings Zero Manufacturing is considered the only responsible source for this contract. The pricing arrangement and CLIN structure will be as follows: CLIN 0001 Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Transit Containers with multi-color foam inserts This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 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 on the solicitation will be considered by the government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The contractor must be able to provide the items exactly as described in the purchase specifications. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-78 25 Dec 2014. Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database in order to receive payment for products/services rendered to the Government as the result of an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at +1 (555) 000-0000 or though the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. Payment terms are Net 30 days after government acceptance in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) unless alternate payment terms or discounts are offered. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https://www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. Please submit quotes via email by the date and time for submission of quotes to contact@example.gov Please submit in PDF or Microsoft Office format. (*.XLS or *.DOC). Communication containing documents in any other format, including .zip, may be blocked or stripped by the Government's server and may not be received by this office. Responses should include: (a)Company Name (b) Company Address (c) Company Website (d) Company Point of Contact and Phone Number (e) Type of Business and business size (Small Business, Large Business, 8a Small Business, Hub zone Small Business, or Service Disabled Veteran Small Business) (f) Number of Employees (g) Facility cage code (h) Whether U.S. or Foreign-Owned Firm. (See AFMC MP5305.207(c) (91))