Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract YB1323-12-SU-0045

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) part 8.002(a) (1) Priorities for use of Government supply sources and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), the U.S. Census Bureau intends to award on a noncompetitive basis a purchase order to Gunther International Ltd for three control nodes circuit boards to be used in Gunther Intelligent Inserts at the National Processing Center (NPC) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The three control nodes circuit boards are needed to keep mission critical Gunther Intelligent Inserters in operable service. The U.S. Census Bureau has determined that the Gunther Int. is the only known and authorized source to support the NPC Economic Census since Gunther Int. has the sole proprietary rights for these parts. The intent of this synopsis is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitations will be issued. Information received regarding this announcement will only be considered solely for the purpose of conducting competitive procurements in the future. Inquiries may be addressed to Tina M. Jorae Contract Specialist, email: tina.m.jorae@census.gov