65--NOTICE OF INTENT / INFICON, INC.

The contract awarded by the MEDCOM Western Regional Contracting Office to Inficon, Inc. is a firm fixed price agreement totaling $33,970.00, covering a base period plus two option years. This Maintenance/Service Agreement pertains specifically to the upkeep of the HAPSITE ER Environmental Gas/System Analyzer located at the Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas. The initial service period extends from January 14, 2011, to January 13, 2012, with two additional option years that could extend the contract through January 13, 2014, if exercised. Since the HAPSITE ER Analyzer is proprietary to Inficon, they are the sole authorized provider for its maintenance and repair services. This notice of intent, issued in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, informs potential interested parties about the contract award but does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals. The government retains complete discretion over whether to competitively procure future contracts related to this service. Interested parties were invited to express their interest and qualifications within 45 days of the notice, with submissions considered primarily to decide on future competitive procurement possibilities. The contract’s NAICS code is 334519, indicative of instruments and related products manufacturing, reflecting the technical nature of the equipment serviced.