--RENEW SERVICE AGREEMENT ON EMBOSSER MACHINES

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Data Equipment, Inc, Pensacola, FL 32505. The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.SC 2304 (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), for CLIN 0001 qty 3 each New Bold model 320 embossers, CLIN 0002 qty 3 each New Bold model 400 embossers originally procured from and currently maintained by Data Equipment and currently located at Fort Campbell, KY. Restricting competition is based on this companys design and installation of the original systems and the duplicative cost to the Government to utilize another source to satisfy the Governments requirement. The NAICS code for this is 339943. 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 10 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. Interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 16 September 2008. A request for a copy of the solicitation will not be considered an acceptable response to this synopsis. Point of Contact for questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Regina Harris at (270) 798-7826; [email protected] or fax 270-798-7548 .