--Capstan 2 ton Winch

The Government intends to award sole source utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to: Crane America Services, 7130 Golden Ring Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221. The proposed contract action is for purchase and installation of a new Capstan 2-ton winch, cables, pulley system, and all necessary controls. The NAICS is 333923 with a size standard of 500. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their inte rest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received by 9:00 AM EST, September 29, 2006. A determination b y the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the descretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Point of contact is Barbara M. Kuklinski, 410-278-0883; FAX 410-306-3863; EMAIL [email protected].