THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 are incorporated. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at: https://www.acquisition.gov/. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available. This synopsis shall be posted on both SAM and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil) NAMI requires four (4) GaumardCare Premium warranty plans based on the GaumardCares Premium Service Plan Agreement. This includes repair and preventative maintenance services, along with technical support, parts, labor, and shipping for covered issues. The plan explicitly does not cover damage from misuse, improper maintenance, unauthorized repairs, or issues with third-party components. The PSC code for this requirement is J065 and NAICS 811210. The proposed is a sole source acquisition for the GaumardCare Premium warranty plan justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.501(a) due to the unique qualifications and proprietary nature of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Gaumard’s products. Gaumard possesses exclusive rights to the specific technology and intellectual property that is critical to the successful performance of this warranty plan. This proprietary nature limits competition and makes it impractical to seek alternative sources for the GaumardCare Premium warrant Proposals are not being accepted in response to this document. The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, BUMED/FM and C Directorate intends to acquire on a sole source basis supply from The Joint Commission. via a Firm Fixed Price contract. The awarded contract for the above requirement is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b), soliciting from a single source. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to future similar requirements; however, this notice is not intended to be a request for competitive quotations from any source. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement action based on response received is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. Any questions/responses to this sole source synopsis should be sent to John Ratliff at John.K.Ratliff.civ@us.navy.mil and reference this notice. Any questions/responses to this sole source synopsis should be sent to John Ratliff at John.K.RATLIFF.civ@us.navy.mil and reference this notice.
