P--Maintenance on Embossing Machines

The Directorate of Contractingn (DOC), Fort Campbell, KY, has a requirement for maintenance of Embossing Machines (NewBold Model 320 3 Each; NewBold Model 400 3 Each). The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name or industrial mobilization). The Agency intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price purchase order with Data Equipment, Inc., 945 W. Michigan Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32505., supply-type contract with WKY Leasing & Sales, 134 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42102. The basis for restricting competition is that Data Equipment, Inc. is the manufacturers (NewBold) authorized service provider for this area. Service will be provided by factory trained technicians and Data Equipment has access to repair and replacement parts from the manufacturer. NAICS code for this procurement is 339943 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This sole source requirement will be procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition, and awarded on an unrestricted basis. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and solicitation will not be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion for the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Data Equipment, Inc.. Responses are due by 27 August 2009, 3:00 p.m. (CST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following address: [email protected] or faxed responses will be accepted at (270) 798-7548. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The points of contact are Ms. June Fletcher-Schiewe, 270-798-341, [email protected] or Ms. Trudy Colbert, 270-798-7566, [email protected].