Notice on intent to Sole Source- Marine Systems Inc
Type: Special Notice
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5fb929206c4b4061947089893fb2f8e8/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to Marine Systems Inc. for EMD generators, as part of its General Supplies and Services (GSS) procurement. This acquisition is justified under FAR 13.106(b)(i) due to Marine Systems Inc. being the sole authorized distributor for Progress Rail/Electro-Motive (EMD) on the West Coast, providing essential and proprietary parts critical for island power generation and national security operations. The estimated annual value of this procurement is $78,888.15, and interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit their information to Nancy Seale at nancy.seale@gsa.gov by 4:00 PM EST on December 12, 2023, as this notice serves informational purposes only and a solicitation will not be made available.

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    Nancy Seale
    nancy.seale@gsa.gov
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    BRAND NAME - Repair Parts.pdf
    This document is a justification for not using full and open competition for a federal acquisition, as per FAR 6.301(a). The acquisition is for parts for Electro-Motive (EMD) engines used in power and marine applications, with an estimated annual value of $78,888.15. Marine Systems Inc. is identified as the sole authorized distributor for Progress Rail/Electro-Motive (EMD) on the West Coast, providing genuine and proprietary EMD parts. The critical nature of these parts for island power generation, airfield operations, and national security, powering radar and essential site operations, necessitates their exclusive use. The document emphasizes that only OEM UTEX parts offer extended life cycles and dependable service, unlike aftermarket materials that cause performance deficiencies. Market research confirmed Marine Systems Inc.'s unique position as the authorized distributor. This justification supports the use of a sole-source acquisition due to the proprietary nature of the parts and the contractor's exclusive distributorship.
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