Notice of Intent to award Sole Source K9 Trailers

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE:  The 377 Mission Support Group Contracting Office, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico intends to award a sole source contract to Jones Trailer Co. (cage code 3P5U2), P.O Box 247, Woodson, Texas, 76491-0247. Jones Trailer Co. will be able to provide a 10 stall, K-9 trailer for the transportation of military working dogs.The trailer must be equipped with 7 kW generator and HVAC system, overheat alarm, temperature monitoring ability, minimum 18-gallon fuel tank for the generator, minimum 20-gallon water tank for K9 hydration, exterior vented doors and interior bar doors, vent and exhaust fan system, 2" ball hitch or combination 2" ball hitch and pintle hitch, folding tongue jack, wiring, lighting, license plate mount, DOT approved tires for road operation, LED in-stall and exterior flood lighting.This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). The anticipated award

date is 27 September 2022. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above.A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.A Sole Source Justification Letter will be posted within 14 days after award as prescribed by FAR 13.501(a)iii.The closing date for this notice is 26 September 2022 at 16:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. For information regarding this purchase, please contact Zachary Laurenz at zachary.laurenz.1@us.af.mil, or Emily Morrison at emily.morrison.1@us.af.mil.