--Retrofit package for existing Weld Overlay Machine.

TACOM Life Cycle Management Command-Rock Island intends to negotiate on sole source basis with Pandjiris for a weld system retrofit package for our existing Weld Overlay Machine under the authority of FAR 6.302-1- Only one responsible source and no other service will satisfy the agency requirement. This notice is neither a request nor an invitation for bid. However, all information received by the close of business on 12/12/05 will be considered by the government. Information received will only b e considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on responses to this will be entirely at the discretion of the Government. No f ormal solicitation package is available. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in preparation of responses to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted by fax or email to the original Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Ilana Bohren, Contract Specialist, Fax 309-782-6727, Email [email protected]