59 -- Notice of Intent

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection intends to procure fiberoptic bundles and spare parts specifically designed to repair fiberscopes manufactured by Optim Inc. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), indicating that there is only one responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements, thus precluding competition. The sole intended supplier for this requirement is Optim Inc., located at 64 Technology Park Road, Sturbridge, MA. This notice serves to inform interested parties and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The contract notice, issued by the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of the Department of Homeland Security, was posted on September 5, 2003. It emphasizes that the purchase of these specialized components cannot be satisfied by any other source due to the unique nature of the fiberscopes and their repair parts. Details such as the place of performance remain unspecified, reflecting the focused and singular nature of this procurement. The communication ensures transparency while acknowledging the requirement's exclusivity.