70 -- Degausser

The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) at Scott Air Force Base intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Data Security Inc. located in Lincoln, Nebraska, for one Data Security HD-1T Degausser (Part Number 951-0000) which operates at 120V 60 Hz. This equipment is certified and NSA approved, meeting specific agency requirements that cannot be fulfilled by any other supplier. The procurement is justified under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), citing that only one responsible source exists for this item. Interested suppliers must submit written expressions of interest within two days of the notice by fax or email, as oral communications are not accepted. The estimated award date is November 9, 2005, and all responsible sources will be considered in the evaluation for the sole source award. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334119 and is managed by the Telecommunications Division within the Department of Defense, headquartered at Scott AFB, Illinois. Key points of contact include Contract Specialist Danette L Wesselmann and Contracting Officer Anne M Hellman. The acquisition is focused solely on the purchase of this specialized degausser, ensuring secure data destruction compliant with NSA standards, reflecting the critical nature and sensitivity of the technology involved.