From the notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Contracting Department, intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Swift Powder Coat Inc. The product need by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the government. As evidenced in the sole source justification provided by the requiring activity there is only one contractor that has specific qualifications that meet the peculiar requirements of this contract. The qualifications for this posting are unique and are shown in the attached Sole Source Justification for Sail Racetrack Services . This acquisition is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. Even though the intent is for a sole source contract, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Quotations are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issues. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement through email submission.