56--Armory Expansion

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: The United States Property & Fiscal Office for Maryland intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract, on a sole source basis, with Diebold Inc., 818 Mulberry Rd, Canton OH 44707-3256 for the modification of the existing vault. Sole source is based upon Diebold being the original company that installed the vault and provides a current warranty for the vault door. Allowing another company to complete the expansion project would void that warranty. In the absence of any additional qualified sources, a contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested concerns may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Solicitation documents are not available. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement, based upon any responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any responses/ proposals to this notice must be received no later than close of business, 5:00 P.M., 21 September 2010, Eastern Standard Time by fax 410-942-8458 or email [email protected]. Any firm responding to this notice should identify themselves as either small business, or other than small business, in accordance with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 332999, size standard 500 employees.