67 -- Sole Source Intent Notice

The Government plans to award a sole source contract for Leica DSW700 Digital Scanners under FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), emphasizing the necessity of using Leica products to avoid re-engineering existing systems and to ensure seamless integration and compatibility. This contract falls under the NAICS code 333315 and SIC code 3827, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Interested parties that meet the acquisition requirements are encouraged to submit proposals and register as interested vendors with the 9th Contracting Office at Beale AFB, California. The designated point of contact is David Hackler, reachable via phone or email, and potential contractors are reminded that registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is mandatory for receiving awards from any Department of Defense activity. The tentative award date for the contract is June 23, 2006. Offerors must provide company details including name, address, telephone, fax numbers, and points of contact when expressing interest. The solicitation number is FA4686-06-Q-0007, and the contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the 9th Contracting Office located at Beale Air Force Base. This procurement seeks to maintain consistent technological architecture and compatibility through the sole sourcing of Leica digital scanners, highlighting the critical nature of equipment uniformity for operational effectiveness.