45 -- MAINT AND SUPPLIES FOR HTSS

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Contracting Office, 2700 F.Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566, intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Bella Bagno Inc., 5500 West Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077, for the acquisition of plastic refills for the Hygienic Toilet Seat Systems which include annual inspection, maintenance, repair and or replacement of the system under authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. This request is considered to be sole source to Bella Bagno, Inc.; therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. However,interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed order based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. All price quotations shall be submitted to Gloria Friedbauer, no later than 5:00 pm, September 24, 2004. All interested parties may request a copy of the requirement via e-mail at [email protected]. Price quotations maybe sent via fax at (202) 416-8975.