65 -- Sole Source Letter of Intent

The United States Air Force plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Hospira, Inc., based in Lake Forest, Illinois, for the licensing of Hospira MedNet software. This procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures and is designated as Other than Full and Open Competition under FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date for this contract is March 22, 2008. This notice serves only as an intent to negotiate and does not request competitive proposals or solicit offers. The government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on any feedback received from interested parties. The contract falls under NAICS code 621511, and the responsible office is the 502nd Contracting Squadron at JBSA Lackland, Texas. For inquiries, the point of contact is Jordan E. Bonds, Contract Specialist, who can be reached via email or phone. Susan R. Arnold is the Contracting Officer overseeing this procurement. The notice clarifies that responses will be used solely to determine if competitive procurement is warranted and does not guarantee competition.