Mission and Installation Command Contracting Command (MICC), Carlisle Barracks PA intends to procure non personal services on a sole source basis with Acoustic Technology, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, under the authority of FAR subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Acoustic Technology has proprietary rights to the software which is used in the current Mass Notification System. Carlisle Barracks Emergency Services and Force Protection Division are required to communicate vital safety information in the most expedient methods possible to the public. Upgrade and additional equipment is required due to the expansion of base housing and other areas on Carlisle Barracks that are not provided the acceptable amount of Mass Notification coverage. NAICS code for this requirement will be 334290 and the size standard is 750 employees. Responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Detailed capabilities may be submitted to MICC-Carlisle Barracks, Attention: Stacy Ling, 314 Lovell Avenue, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013; e-mail:
[email protected] by 4:00 p.m. 15 Aug 08. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This synopsis is not a request for bid or proposal. No solicitation is available.