70--MICC Fort Carson intends to issue a sole source purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 13 to Spectra Logic Corporation (CAGE Code:1JNA7; DUNS:058072224).

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Spectra Logic is the sole manufacturer and distributor of Spectra Logic tape library robots. It has been determined Spectra Logic is the only source that can provide the requested items without substantial duplication of cost and delays to the Government. No other company is known to provide these specific products. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination by the Government not to compete this 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 a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available. The NAICS code is 811212 and the applicable business size is $25M. Interested parties shall submit information that indicates their ability to satisfy this requirement via e-mail to [email protected]. Requests must include company name, address, POC name, telephone number, fax number, county, CAGE Code, DUNS number, NAICS code, applicable business size, and Tax ID number. Responses are due by Monday, 13 September, 2013, 01:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time, via email. If no responses are received, MICC Fort Carson will proceed with the sole source award.