41--Intent to Sole Source

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.106-1(b)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement; unique supplies or services available from only one source or only one supplier with unique capabilities. 422nd ESB requires DRASH/ECU equipment manufactured by DHS Systems and exclusive licensed manufacturers that provide items for use with existing DHS equipment. The Rock Island Contracting Center - Reach back intends to make an award to DHS Systems, LLC, 33 Kings Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962. Interested parties may email [email protected] no later than 15 June 2011, 3 p.m. CST. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.106. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement prior to 15 June 2011 at 3 p.m. CST. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received is considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.