58--SOLE SOURCE NOTICE

The Air National Guard in Spokane, Washington, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Eaton Corporation for replacement parts and powerware required for UPS warranty repairs at the Western Air Defense Sector located at McChord Air Force Base, Washington. This procurement is being conducted under specific statutory and regulatory authorities that allow for non-competitive purchasing in order to maintain compliance with the factory warranty. Although the notice is not a solicitation for proposals, any proposals received will be considered; however, the government retains full discretion on whether to compete the procurement based on the responses. The contract, identified by solicitation number F6THCC9204A001 and posted on October 30, 2009, falls under the NAICS code 811212, which pertains to automotive maintenance and repair. It is managed by the Department of Defense office known as W7N6 Uspfo Activity Waang 141, located at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The sole source approach is justified to ensure the continuous support and compliance of the UPS warranty system essential for operations at the designated defense sector facility.