THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. The 65TH Contracting Squadron at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal intends to award a purchase order on a noncompetitive sole source basis to Nokia Siemens Networks GMBH & CO. Dynamostr 4, Manheim 68165. The reference number: F2NTMS7319AQ01 The item to be purchased is a replacement of the Command and Control Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. Installation and re-cabling of the landscape for the UPS must be provided by the vendor. Qty 1: AC/DC device with Grounding module-Part no. M20806 + 241115. Qty 1: DC/AC device with WR module-Part no. 502-216-315 + INV216. Qty 1: DC/DC with DC/DC converter-Part no. 202.305-607 + PSC305. Qty 1: Set of Battery modules-Part no. 829-0773. Qty 1: System cabinet with certified distribution-Part no. 650-7001. The Government estimated expected delivery date is forty five calendar days after receipt of the purchase order. The delivery point is at 729 AMS at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. The sole source determination is based on the fact the purchase is required to replace the UPS system. Nokia Siemens Networks GMBH & CO. KG is the sole source manufacturer of the AMACS system in its current configuration. Since it is such a highly sophisticated system, which requires specialist training and being a mission critical aircraft operations system, it is imperative that the replacement be accomplished by Siemens engineers. Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 811213 Communication equipment and maintenance services. The small business set-aside does not apply. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon 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 future competitive procurement. Response may be submitted electronically to
[email protected] or fax to 011-351-295-573210. Responses will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency for future competition. Pending funds availability.