36--SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION FOR LEASE TO PURCHASE MULTI-FUNCTION DEVICES

This contract involves a sole source award to Sharp Electronics Corporation for the lease-to-purchase of multi-function devices. It was posted on September 23, 2011, under solicitation number W91ZLK11F0161 and falls under the NAICS code 333313, which relates to the manufacturing of office machinery. The contract is managed by the W6QK Acc-apg Director office within the Department of Defense, located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The purpose of this contract is to acquire multi-function devices through a lease-to-purchase arrangement, indicating a focus on both leasing and eventual ownership of the equipment. The contract type listed is a sources-sought notice, which suggests it was intended to identify potential suppliers, but in this case, the award was made without competitive bidding to Sharp Electronics Corporation. No particular set-aside designation was indicated, and the specific place of performance outside the agency address is not detailed. The contract signifies the Department of Defense's intent to streamline office operations by procuring reliable multi-function devices from a single known vendor.