Notice of Intent to Sole Source ASKARS

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on the behalf of the Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC), intends to issue a firm fixed price (FFP) FAR Part 15 commercial service for Automated Storage & Retrieval Machines (SRMs), Large item Stacker (LIS), Special Large Item Stacker (SLIS), and conveyer system, in support of Fleet Readiness Center- East (FRCE) on a sole source basis with Dematic, Corp., Atlanta, GA. The place of performance will be in Atlanta, GA and Cherry Point, NC.

This action is being awarded on a sole source basis, to Dematic, Corp. 7566 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30308‐1118, per 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”, as implemented by FAR 6.302‐1. Dematic, Corp. is the original designer, developer and manufacturer of the Rochester Gold Code software and is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience and technical expertise on this software in support of the ASKARS.

Note: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government does not intend to fund the development or qualification of other sources for fulfilling this requirement, as the work listed requires a substantial initial investment. However, any capability statements received by the close of the synopsis may be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The point of contact for this requirement is Jessica Franceschini, jessica.d.franceschini.civ@us.navy.mil.