This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Contracts Department, Code 02 intends to award a supply contract for the purchase of one (1) Explosion Proof Lathe on a sole source basis to Republic Lagun CNC (CAGE 1BW56), 800 Sprucelake Dr., Harbor City, CA 90710. Republic Lagun CNC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the explosion proof lathe, and the only vendor with comprehensive knowledge and access to data to work on this is proprietary equipment. 

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. 

All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE code. In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company’s capabilities. 

All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 28 May 2021 to: 
1) NSWC IHD
Attn: Ashleigh Bowie 
4081 N. Jackson Road, Bldg. 841 
Indian Head, MD 20640-5035
[email protected]

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