--Paging Equipment

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Greer Communication, Clarksville, TN 37043. The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S. C (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b), for Zetron paging equipment for an existing Paging System with Zetron Equipment previously installed by Greer Communications and currently located at Fort Campbell, KY. Restricting competition is based on this companys design and installation of the original system and duplicative cost to the Government to utilize another source to satisfy the Governments requirement. The NAICS code for this is 443112 and business size standard is $8,000,000.00. 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 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 04 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the abili ty 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 of the Government. See Number note 22. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Greer Communication, Clarksville, TN. Responses are due by 29 September 2006, 11:00 a.m. CST. Requirement consist of Paging Terminal, Model No. 905-0198; Dual Telephone Interface Card, Part No. 950-9822; Dual Alphanumeric Messaging Input Modem, Part No. 950-9108; Radio Station Control Card, Part No. 950-9781; ITU Voice Controller, Part No. 950-0385; System Voice Prompts, Part No. 950-9069; Mul tiport Serial Interface for Taps Applications, Part No. 950-9196; Equipment Racks w/shelves; and UPS (Paging Terminal Only). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following address: [email protected] or faxed responses shall be acc epted at (270-798-7548). Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Points of contact are: Shirley Banks (270) 798-7857, [email protected] or Ms. Gertrude Colbert, Contracting Officer, (270) 798-7566, [email protected]. mil !!