NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - SHADE REPLACEMENT
ID: HT9425-24-P-0069Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (N099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fbef3fdc209d4f568ad657f63ec97c7f/view
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    NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - SHADE REPLACEMENT

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Health Agency (DHA), through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of shade replacement services. This procurement falls under the NAICS industry category of Blind and Shade Manufacturing (NAICS code: 337920) and the PSC industry category of Installation of Equipment-Miscellaneous (PSC code: N099).

    The service being procured is the replacement of window shades in building 808 on Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland. The current shades in the building allow excessive brightness from outside light, causing discomfort for employees. To address this issue, the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is seeking the installation of darker shades (PW4001 1%U64 ASH) to mitigate direct sunlight.

    The intended recipient of the Firm Fixed Price Sole Source Purchase Order is Direct Path Corporation, located at 5230 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304-4816. This decision is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for sole sourcing when only one source is reasonably available due to factors such as urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name, or industrial mobilization.

    Building 808 was constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 2023 under a contract awarded to Manhattan Construction Company. The incumbent Contractor responsible for the shade's installation during building construction was Direct Path Corporation. Therefore, working with the incumbent Contractor will provide cost savings for the replacement effort.

    This notice of intent is not a request for quotations (RFQ). However, other firms interested in providing these services must fully identify their interest and capability to do so by 18 May 2024. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Jennifer Bassett, reachable at jennifer.s.bassett.civ@health.mil or 301-619-2268.

    Attachments: Redacted J&A

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