39 -- Maintenance - X-Ray machines

The USDA's Animal Plant Inspection Services, International Services division, plans to negotiate a sole-source maintenance service contract with L-3 Communications Security & Detection Systems, Inc. for servicing four Model SYS 107 X-ray machines installed in USDA locations in the Dominican Republic. The procurement is designated under NAICS code 811310 with a $6 million size standard and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, which covers commercial item procedures. This action is not a competitive solicitation; however, APHIS may consider any responses to this notice as part of assessing whether to pursue competitive procurements in the future. The solicitation, identified as APISR6TX-0002-6, was posted on October 13, 2005. The contract supports the maintenance of specialized X-ray equipment critical for USDA operations abroad, reinforcing the ongoing operational integrity of these devices. The contracting office is based in Minneapolis, MN, with Jayne Mm Frommes serving as the purchasing agent and primary contact for this opportunity. While the current approach is sole-source, any decision not to compete further acquisitions remains at the government’s discretion.