65--Intent to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source contract to Best Theratronics, INC.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Please see attachment for complete W91YTZ-12-T-0288 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. The North Atlantic Regional Contracting office, Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), Fort Bragg, NC 28310, intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source contract to Best Theratronics, INC. The requirement is for maintenance service for the Blood Banks Irradiator, Blood, ECN# 047236. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued and is expected to result in the award of a firm-fixed price contract. The resulting award will be made on SF 1449, for commercial services. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must be received by 12 September, 2012, 1:00 PM EST. This is solicitation number W91YTZ-12-T-0288 and is a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 6515, size standard is 500 employees and the NAICS code of 334517. Womack Army Medical Center Fort Bragg North Carolina 28310 has a requirement for providing maintenance service for the Blood Banks Irradiator, Blood, ECN# 047236 Clauses and provisions throughout this solicitation can be viewed by accessing website www.farsight.hill.af.mil and https://acquisiiton.gov/far. FAR provision 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: All offerors are cautioned that if selected for award, they must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) program. The CCR can be accessed via the internet at www.sam.gov . Confirmation of CCR registration will be validated prior to awarding a contract. Please see attachment for complete W91YTZ-12-T-0288 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.