N -- Purchase and Installation of Liebert equipment

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AND BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii), the Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) announce its intentions to award a sole source award under the Commercial Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) with Avant-Garde Technology Solutions, 40145 Hedgeland Lane, Waterford, VA 20197-1128. The statement of work for this effort can be obtained via email to [email protected]. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR OFFERS. This is a Notice of Intent. Brand Name Justification-This procurement will also be awarded in accordance with FAR authority FAR 6.302-1(b) (4) . Reason for citing authority: In accordance with AGENCY ABC?s standardization program ?IT Infrastructure and Development Standards Version 2.2?, page 2, Enterprise Services/Network/Data Center and Remote Access, it has been identified that only specified makes and models of technical equipment and parts will satisfy Agency ABC?s needs. AGENCY ABC has determined Liebert UPS equipment is the standard. This is to maintain uniformity of operations and maintenance within the Data Center facility. This is an add-on to the existing UPS system in place. The Data Center facility has 2 KVA Liebert UPS?s and the control equipment is configured for Liebert equipment. All operations and maintenance crews are trained on Liebert equipment and all standard operating procedures are tailored for Liebert equipment. Due to the urgency of the requirement and ongoing delays in upgrading the UPS system, AGENCY ABC has determined that only services from Avant-Garde will meet the required installation schedule. The equipment will be customized to perform in a smaller environment at the Data Center. Interested parties may identify their capability to respond to this requirement. All inquiries must be addressed in writing to Ms. Donna Broady, Contract Specialist, General Services Administration FEDSIM Civilian Acquisition 6354 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA via email at [email protected]. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 11:00 am EST Tuesday October 30, 2007. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. This notice may represent the only official notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted