X-ray equipment maintenance and repair

*This was previously cancelled due to new competitive information. After researching further, this notice is being re-posted. The Federal Emergency Management Agency intends to negotiate on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR Part 13, with L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems Inc. (L-3 SDS), 10E Commerce Way, Woburn, MA, 01801, as the only responsible source that can provide preventative maintenance and radiation safety surveys to the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), in Anniston, AL. Specifically, the contractor shall provide one year of service (07/01/2013-06/30/2014) and three option years (07/01/2013-06/30/2017) to the CDP. L-3 SDS is the original equipment manufacturer of the x-ray systems, model numbers PX231 and PX6.4, that are owned by the CDP. L-3 SDS currently holds Patent #4,366,382. This process employs a fan-shaped x-ray beam which scans baggage on a conveyor belt and produces software enhanced images of the contents of the baggage on a video monitor. L-3 SDS is the only known maintenance and repair supplier that possesses the prerequisite degree of skill and technical knowledge which is required to correctly diagnose and remedy equipment malfunction. The CDP is a Level III Federal Security Level facility and requires this equipment to be operational as quickly as possible. Therefore, the CDP has a 24 hour response time requirement. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 13). There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 811219 with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.0 million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice will need to submit technical data, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same brand name service. All capability statements received within 10 days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on 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. Capability statements shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Laura Harshbarger at [email protected]. Statements are due by 4:30 EST, June 20, 2013. No phone calls accepted.