63 -- Z BACKSCATTER VANS

The 20th Contracting Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with American Science & Engineering, Inc., Billerica, MA for the following items: two Z-Backscatter Vans (ZBV) with Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), installation and standard operator training on-site, service agreement, and 2-year on-site preventative maintenance service agreement to be used by United States Central Command Air Forces in Southwest Asia theater of operations. The authority for this non-competitive award is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Interested concerns may identify their interest and submit a capability statement that demonstrates their ability to provide the required equipment. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available; therefore, requests for such documents will be considered invalid responses. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses to FA4803-06-QA134-A must be in writing. All questions should be directed to Anne Baker at contact@example.gov. If no affirmative responses are received by 4:30 p.m. EST on 4 August 2006, the Contracting Officer will proceed to issue a contract to American Science & Engineering, Inc. The NAICS code is 334517.