Purchase Xplore dual mode AllVue Xtreme Tablet PC

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This publication serves as notice of intent to procure supplies for the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, on a sole source basis, with: Xplore Technologies Corporation of America, 14000 Summit Dr, Suite 900, Austin, Texas, 78728. The items required for this contract consist of the following: A total of two (2) Xplore Dual Mode AllVue Xtreme Tablet PC's. Under authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), the value of the contract is expected to be under $8,000.00. The National Park Service (NPS) currently utilizes these same units to more accurately and efficiently collect data and integrate GPS data directly into custom databases. Initial testing over the past few summers have proven these tablet PC's to be extremely effective. These tablet PC's have detachable, interchangeable GPS module which allows direct input of GPS coordinates into custom databases. This Notice of Intent is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals or quotations. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. No contract award will be made on the basis of EOIs, proposals or quotations received in response to this notice. This supply will be procured under Firm Fixed Price Supply in accordance with FAR 12 procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date is September 16, 2011. Point of contact for this acquisition is Mr. Deryl Morse at 907/644-3313 or email: [email protected].