A10._Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_-_X-Ray_Maintenance.pdf

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE - THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S

INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO AMERICAN SCIENCE AND

ENGINEERING, INC. FOR AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING X-RAY

MACHINES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate

(WHS/AD), on behalf of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), intends to award a one-time, sole source purchase order under the statutory authority permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items (Section 4202 of the Clinger-

Cohen Act of 1996 and 41 U.S.C. 1901), as implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) 13.501 “Special Documentation Requirements.” WHS/AD intends to issue a sole source purchase order to American Science and Engineering, Inc. (829 Middlesex Tpke, Billerica, Massachusetts, 01821-3907), in an effort entitled “X-Ray Machines Maintenance and Repair.” The anticipated period of performance is for one (1) base year period plus four (4) option year periods beginning 01 March 2017. The anticipated sole source purchase order award to American Science and Engineering, Inc. is for all-inclusive parts and labor maintenance for all American Science and

Engineering x-ray machines and associated equipment owned by the PFPA. PFPA requires the ability to inspect all packages prior to entering its buildings. American Science and Engineering brand x-ray systems are currently used by PFPA in the Pentagon, Mark Center, Department of Health

Headquarters (DHHQ) and Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), which require American

Science and Engineering certified technicians to repair any possible deficiencies. No substitution of these services can be accepted. This is a commercial item that will be acquired under FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the

Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to provide the needed services by responding to this Notice of Intent no later than 9:00AM Eastern Time, 14 November 2016 by email to steven.a.novotny.civ@mail.mil; no telephone communications will be entertained. The subject line in the email shall state “Response to Notice of Intent – X-Ray Machines Maintenance and Repair.”

All information submitted should support the offeror’s capability to provide the services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $20,500,000.00.

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