Intent to Sole Source – PARA-DROP Corporation
ID: PANMCC25P0000010864Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7d715973fb0643d1a3216f07317ae8b8/view
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 23, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to PARA-DROP Corporation for services related to sports and recreation instruction. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and follows the procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, which allows for contracting with a single source when deemed appropriate by the contracting officer. The intent to sole source indicates that the government has determined that only PARA-DROP Corporation can meet the specific operational needs of the US Army Parachute Team at Fort Liberty. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact John Bloch at yonason.bloch.civ@army.mil, noting that no solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice.

Point(s) of Contact
John Bloch
yonason.bloch.civ@army.mil
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IB01 20240530 Intent to Sole Source.pdf
Jan 21, 2025, 8:04 PM UTC
The purpose of this document is to announce an Intent to Sole Source award by MICC-Fort Knox on behalf of the USAPT, Fort Liberty, to PARA-DROP Corporation. This announcement clarifies that it is not a solicitation for competitive offers but rather provides notice of the awarding process. The sole source award is permitted under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, which allows for contracting with a single source when determined appropriate by the contracting officer. As a result, no solicitation will be released, and the notice complies with FAR 5.101 regarding information dissemination. This document illustrates the government's intent to engage a specific contractor based on operational needs rather than competitive bidding.
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