Sole Source Solicitation for 3M Connector Kit Under Existing Contract

SYNOPSIS Solicitation number SPE4AX26RX006 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). This is notice of the Government’s intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Other Than Full and Open Competition. This acquisition is for items sole source to 3M.

(76381) The proposed contract action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis as supported by the Class Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The proposed sole source contract will be issued to 3M. (76381), the sole manufacturer and only known source of supply for these items.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price and follow on to existing LTC SPE4AX17D9407 (76381) utilizing FAR 15 procedure. The solicitation includes one sole source 3M.

(76381); The NSN for this action is listed below: FSC NIIN Part Number/ Reference Nomenclature 5975 014163359 HCPS-89 CONNECTOR KIT, PROTECT It is the Government’s intent to issue a sole source letter solicitation to the sole manufacturer and only known source of supply, for this population of items sole source to 3M.

(76381); therefore, if any non-OEM source is interested in any of the NSNs, please notify the acquisition specialist prior to the solicitation’s closing date. Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to supply the items for the contract period as identified. In addition, respondents should identify the quantity available and price.

A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the acquisition specialist identified herein and SBA PCR (tammy.birdsong@sba.gov). The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal sufficient to determine capability, which may be considered by the agency.

Proposals must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as listed. All respondents shall be registered in the SAM.gov website (https://sam.gov/content/home), ORCA, and have a valid DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number. All quotes received after the closing date listed may be considered “late,” and may not be considered for award. Archiving Policy: Automatic/15 days after response date