NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO SIEMENS SI ACADEMY to provide the following items: ST 6214 – INSIGHT FOR APOGEE SYSTEMS TRAINING, UNDER AUTHORITY OF FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYUSMC

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

OPERATION OF TESTING AND MEASUREMENT BUILDINGS (M1JB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/475feaaee6aa44c6b004cd4c39706672/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps, intends to award a sole source contract to Siemens SI Academy for training on the Apogee Systems (ST 6214) for a group of 10 students. This training is critical for enhancing operational capabilities within the department and falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for non-competitive procurement in certain circumstances. Interested vendors may submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to demonstrate their ability to meet the training requirements, but this notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotations. The anticipated award date for this contract is January 10, 2025, and inquiries should be directed to Monique Garcia at monique.garcia@usmc.mil or by phone at 760-577-6767.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Monique Y Garcia
    (760) 577-6767
    monique.garcia@usmc.mil
    Quintin Pollard
    (760) 725-8450
    Quintin.Pollard@USMC.mil
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    C13-NOI-Awd-SS.pdf
    The document announces the intent to award a sole source contract to Siemens SI Academy for training on the Apogee Systems (ST 6214), specifically for 10 students. This action falls under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures without full and open competition, as permitted by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It clarifies that this notice is not a solicitation, nor does it invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals, or quotations. Nonetheless, interested vendors may submit EOIs to demonstrate their capacity to fulfill the training requirements, which will be considered solely to ascertain the need for competitive procurement. All EOIs must arrive before the deadline three days after publication. The anticipated contract award date is January 10, 2025. The point of contact for this purchase is Monique Garcia. The document serves to inform potential vendors about the specific training needs and the process for expressing their interest, while underscoring the government’s discretion in deciding whether a competition is warranted.
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