Deionized Water Filter Tanks

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to VIRGINIA WATER SYSTEMS, INC 2531 Oak Lake BLVD Midlothian, Virginia 23112-39 to provide the following:

Deionized Water Filter Tanks Virginia Water Systems Inc.(VWS) has assessed NSWC IHD potable water and determined a water filtering regime to meet our needs. Their unique filter setup is the only plausible solution that meets our need and fits within our tight building conditions. VWS has unmatched service that allows for timely and economical delivery of new filter tanks and recovery of spent filter tanks.

This action is be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 532420. The FSC code is W046. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1).

This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by March 7th at 9AM(EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.

The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 9:00 AM. EST on March 7th 2025. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

Interested parties shall e-mail all statements and capabilities to Sharon Cooper, via email: sharon.cooper@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.