66 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice of intent to award a simplified acquisition requirement to Leco Corporation for the purchase of one simultaneous carbon/sulfer determinator equipment. The equipment consists of the following part numbers: D81-566 which is a cs-200 simultaneous carbon/sulfur determinator package (windows-based software version) includes: the carbon/sufur determinator and furnace, autocleaner dust removal kit, vacuum cleaner kit, pc tower, keyboard, mouse, cables, 19" flat panel monitor, hp4100 laser jet printer, start up supplies, instruction manual, warranty and installation. part number 604-570-120 Automatic Accelerator Dispenser. part number 751-300-160 Leco model 250 balance and interface kit, readability 0.1mg, 120 gram capacity, computer interface capability., purification unit (oxygen) CF10.Part 764-216. inert gas regulator Part 766-036 compressed air regulator, part 771-354 Oscillator Tube, part 999-999-000 Component Pack for CS200. The reason for the sole source is to provide uniformity and overall quality of the test results by having similar equipment to what the other labs are using within customs. The accepted method by the laboratory system are USCL methods. This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. 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/quotes received by the ending date and time of this notice 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. fax and email responses are acceptable. Fax: 317-298-1344