61--This is a Sole Source Notice

Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source The U.S. Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) intends to award a sole-source contract, under the statutory authority permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) to Eaton Corporation, 8609 Six Forks Road,, Raleigh, NC 27615. The NAICS code is 335311. The project is to procure maintenance for Uninterruptable Power System (UPS) model 9315-160 to support 160 batteries. This notice of intent is not a Request For Proposals (RFQ) or Request For Proposal (RFP). Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government in the future. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to this requirement, no later than 5:00 pm ET, 15 September 2011. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses may be submitted via email to [email protected] if the total file size is less than 5 pages. Capability Statements will be maintained for future reference.