NOTICE TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO ASTRO-MED SRL CAGE CODE AF161

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to Astro-Med SRL Cage Code AF161. This firm is the sole developer/manufacturer of the needed product; no other items have been found which satisfy Government requirements. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334112 and the Business Size Standard is 500 Employees. The Government's requirement is for the items below: 2EA - SM2 BOARDS PART NUMBER 32670016 All responses received within 5 days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 4:00PM Mountain Time, 26 Sep 2011. Any response to this Notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact [email protected]. Posting date of this requirement is 21 Sep 2011. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract, based upon responses to this Notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. **Please see attached redacted Sole Source Letter** NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONOURED. Contracting Office Address: OO-ALC PKOA 6038 Aspen Ave / Bldg 1289 NE Hill AFB, Ut 84056-5805 Point of Contact(s): Sean McDonough