SOLE SOURCE NOTICE
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Kin-Tek Analytical, Inc. for analytical laboratory instruments, as outlined in FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is critical for fulfilling specific analytical needs within the Navy, emphasizing the importance of the specialized services provided by Kin-Tek Analytical, Inc. Interested parties are invited to challenge this sole source designation by submitting written documentation to Nichole Stevens at nichole.stevens@navy.mil, detailing any equivalent services that could meet the Government's requirements. The Government retains discretion over whether to compete the requirement based on the responses received.

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