65 -- OR TABLE

The United States Air Force plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Steris Corporation, located in Mentor, Ohio, for the purchase of eight units of the 3085 Battery-Powered 120V Table (BF413) along with eight sets of the Standard Accessory Package featuring a 66-1/2" strap. This acquisition will proceed under simplified acquisition procedures and is classified as Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date for this contract is September 14, 2007. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, any submissions received within five days after the publication date will be reviewed by the government. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether or not to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received. The contract is designated under the title "65 -- OR TABLE" with solicitation number 07TC0912 and falls under the NAICS code 334510. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the 502 Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland in Texas. Key points of contact include Contract Specialist Linda C. Hightower and Contracting Officer Susan R. Arnold, who can be reached via provided email addresses and phone numbers. The notice emphasizes that information gathered from any proposals submitted will be used exclusively to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.