Intent to Sole Source Dry Cleaning Service

The Marine Corps Installations East (MCI‑East) Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office intends to award a sole‑source purchase order to Cowell’s Cleaners, Inc. for professional, expedited laundry, dry‑cleaning, and pressing services supporting United States Marine Corps dress uniforms used in authorized Funeral Honors details. Geographic proximity and a required 24‑hour turnaround make Cowell’s the only viable vendor. While the notice is not a competitive solicitation, other responsible sources may submit capability statements within five days of publication, which the government may consider for a future competition. • Service: Laundry, dry‑cleaning, and pressing of USMC dress uniforms for funeral honors • Sole‑source justification: Only vendor within required proximity able to meet 24‑hour turnaround • Location: Cherry Point, NC (service provider in New Bern, NC) • Contract type: Sole‑source purchase order (FAR 6.103‑1) • Potential for future competition if other capable vendors respond within the 5‑day window.