66 -- Hardware maintenance agreement for the MV224 Laser Radar

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to procure on a sole source basis with Metris USA, Inc. Brighton, MI. 48116, and under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), a hardware maintenance agreement for the MV224 Laser Radar using simplified acquisition procedures. This agreement includes calibration and warranty maintenance of the MV224, a Metris product. The MV224 is a sub-millimeter 3D imaging device which provides fundamental elements of NIST research and service portfolio. No other company has the proprietary knowledge or capability to provide these services. A solicitation package will not be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the government will consider other responses received by June 21, 2007. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon receipt of any responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.