Notice of Intent Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Kardex Remstar, LLC. This action is for the service and maintenance of four Kardex Remstar shuttles located at the SFLC ICP Warehouse in Curtis Bay, MD. The government believes Kardex Remstar, LLC is the sole source capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the proprietary nature of their equipment and services. Responses from interested parties are due by June 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The USCG requires essential maintenance and repair services for four existing Kardex Remstar shuttle systems, encompassing both hardware and software components. The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) document explicitly states that Kardex Remstar is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole authorized dealer and repair authority for their brand-name shuttle systems. All parts and software are proprietary, and Kardex Remstar has revoked authorization for other repair facilities, making them the only source capable of providing the necessary support.
Contract Details
- Action Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Estimated Value: Less than $35,000
- Statutory Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 ("Only One Responsible Source...") as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
- Place of Performance: Curtis Bay, MD
Set-Aside
This is a Sole Source procurement; therefore, no set-aside designation applies.
Instructions for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, any interested party believing they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The determination to not compete this action remains solely at the Government's discretion. Information received will be considered for future requirements, but the Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.
Contact Information
Questions or comments must be submitted via email only to the Contracting Officer, GABRIEL JASBON, at GABRIEL.O.JASBON@USCG.MIL. Telephone calls will not be accepted or returned.