# SOLE SOURCE – SHIP HATCH BOX Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016424q0002 - Solicitation number: N0016424Q0002 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Awarded to Knox County Association for Remarkable Citizens, Inc. - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: NSWC Crane (N00164) - NAICS: 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing - Product or service code: 8115 Boxes, Cartons, and Crates - County: Knox County (FIPS 18083). https://abierto.us/counties/knox-county-in-18083 - City: Vincennes. https://abierto.us/cities/vincennes-in-1879208 - First posted: May 29, 2024 - Last posted: May 29, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6bafc75feeb4d79801ec2fdc633d1c0/view ## Description N00164-24-Q-0002 – SOLE SOURCE – SHIP HATCH BOX – FSG 8115 - NAICS 321920 ISSUE DATE 29 MAY 2024 – CLOSING DATE 31 MAY 2024 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Ship hatch boxes SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Knox County Association For Remarkable Citizens, Inc. (KCARC) 2525 N 6th ST Vincennes IN 47591-2405 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because they have the product design and do not require additional product testing. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-24-Q-0002 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to rebecca.l.helton4.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 12:00 pm EASTERN TIME. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Knox County Association for Remarkable Citizens, Inc. (UEI VV38R85CK2E8) - Contract: N0016424PJ096, purchase order - Obligated: $26,760.00 - Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number N0016424Q0002 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office N00164 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_N0016424PJ096_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - May 29, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 31, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice a6bafc75feeb4d79801ec2fdc633d1c0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6bafc75feeb4d79801ec2fdc633d1c0/view ## Points of contact - Becky Helton, becky.l.helton@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016424q0002.