Propulation System

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Messring to service the Messring propulation system utilized by the Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL). The vendor, Messring, is the same company that built the propulation system and the only that can provide the requested services. The system and the software are propriety to Messring, any replacement or upgrades to its components and parts have to be made through them. All responsible sources may submit a response identifying their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a Simplified Acquisition and the total estimated value is not to exceed $75,000; the anticipated award date is May 1, 2013.