59--Sole Source to Sensors & Software

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Business Center/GovWorks, on behalf of Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, Engineer Research and Development Center(ERDC), Waterways Experiment Station, MS, intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to acquire pE PRO System, including a pE PRO Antenna Electronic Package, pE Pro Control Package, pulse EKKO Pro Dual F.O. cable, pE Pro Smart Cart, Smart Cart Separation Bars, pE PRO Antenna Handle Package, EKKOIV Transducer to EKKO100A Electronics Bracket, 50 MHz Antennas, 100Mhz Antennas, and 200Mhz Antennas. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirement is Sensors & Software Inc, 1040 Stacey Crt, Mississauga, On, Canada. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). This requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 541360 and PSC code 5985 apply. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item #AN66216. However, they must provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 4:30p.m. EST October 9, 2006 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Sensors & Software Inc, for the requirements stated here. POC: Don Clifton, NBC/GovWorks, SAP Team, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA 20170. Questions must be e-mailed to Don Clifton at [email protected]. TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED.