GSA/FTS, Region 5 is announcing its intent to issue a procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for a sole source acquisition to Market Central, Incorporated, 500 Business Center Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-1333. The SCSI Disc Drive Server is a mechanical switch assembly that controls the connections to separate networks. The SCSI Disc Drive Server includes the manufacturing of customized printed circuit boards, the procurement of various components including SCSI discs and cards, and assembly of the units. The assembly includes the External Disk Enclosure, Module Mounting Adapter, Rotary Switch and associated switch knob, LEDs, and the fully assembled custom switch/controller card as well as a 5-foot-long, male/female IEC320 power cable. The initial procurement is for two-hundred and seventy (270) SCSI Disc Drive Server units with a potential for one thousand (1000) units.This requirement is identified by reference Number 5TC5703D128. NAICS Codes 334119 and 541512 apply. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals by the designated response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon 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. Responses are due no later than January 21, 2003, 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, to GSA/FTS (Region 5), Attention: Shirley Whitby, 3000 Presidential Drive, Suite 310, Fairborn, OH. 45324. Facsimile responses are acceptable at fax number (937)427-3970. Contact Shirley Whitby at phone (937)427-4196 or e-mail
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