Cargo X-Ray Machine (ASTLB200XL109) Upgrade

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Transfer Center (FTC), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, intends to award a sole source purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and by the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 - only one responsible source, to Astrophysics, 21481 Ferrero Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91789, to provide a machine upgrade to include a Windows 10 system upgrade to an existing x-ray machine (ASTLB200XL109) cargo/pallet scanner.  This notice is neither a request for quotation nor a solicitation of offers as no solicitation document is available. Based on the requirements, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice.  However, any vendor who believes they can meet these requirements may give a written or fax notification to the Contracting Officer by 3:30 pm CST on September 19, 2022.  Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement.  Point of contact for all information regarding this request is Curtis Yates, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at the address listed below or telephone number 405-680-74072.  Information may be mailed to the address below or emailed to cxyates@bop.gov.  Responses received will be evaluated, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.  If no responses are received, FTC Oklahoma City will proceed with the sole source procurement with Astrophysics Inc.  Faith-based organizations and Community-based organizations have the right to submit offers equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.