SOLE SOURCE NOTICE
ID: N0018925QG119Type: Special 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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https://sam.gov/opp/3af1b7097f5c484798e5fe3ec68a5445/view
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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 AEI Technologies for analytical laboratory instruments. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that AEI Technologies is the only source capable of fulfilling the Government's requirements. The goods and services sought are critical for supporting the Navy's operational capabilities, ensuring that the necessary analytical instruments are available for effective logistics and fleet management. Interested parties who wish to challenge this sole source determination must submit their written challenges to Nichole Stevens at nichole.stevens@navy.mil, providing sufficient information to support their claims.

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