Sole Source for Specialty Color Video Camera Systems

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Canon USA, Inc., One Canon Park, Melville, NY, 11747, for color video camera systems. The cameras being procured are not commercially available. There are no dealers or re-sellers available for these systems. This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation of offers. Based on the requirements of this solicitation, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written responses sent via e-mail to Kim Trang at [email protected] will be accepted and must be received within two (2) calendar days of the date of this notice. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. The Government anticipates an award date on or about July 26, 2013 to Canon. Late submissions will not be considered for this procurement, but may be considered for future procurements.