W -- Sole Source Notice

The Government intends to award a sole source purchase order to McNaughton Book Service for a library book lease, with the 55th Contracting Squadron managing the procurement. This acquisition will be conducted without full and open competition under the exception provided by Subpart 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii), as McNaughton Book Service is identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. The necessity to acquire the book lease quickly to meet mission needs was a key factor in the decision to waive competitive bidding. This notice serves purely as an intent to award and not as a solicitation for proposals. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the 55th Contracting Squadron located at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Points of contact for inquiries include Contract Specialists Joel E. Bartholomew and Jeremiah E. Keenan, whose contact details are provided for communication via email or phone. The contract is categorized under the NAICS code 451211, which relates to book stores and news dealers. The procurement is formalized through a sole source notice under solicitation number Reference-Number-F3H3D47242A001, posted on September 13, 2007, and emphasizes timely completion to ensure mission success.