70 -- OCE Scanners w/Maintenance

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency plans to award a sole source contract to OCE Display Graphics Systems for the supply of fourteen CS4050 Scanner Modified Plate Glass units, along with a two-year service contract that covers parts and labor for all equipment. This procurement is conducted under FAR 6.302-1, and no formal solicitation package is being issued. The notice clarifies that it is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible vendors who believe they are capable of fulfilling the requirements may submit information to demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must be delivered by close of business on July 7, 2004, via email or fax, with confirmation of receipt requested through direct contact. The contract falls under the NAICS code 443120, with a size standard of 500 employees, and emphasizes that the government will not cover costs associated with responding to the notice. The acquisition includes both hardware and ongoing maintenance support, underscoring the importance of ensuring operational reliability of the scanners. This procurement aims to secure specialized scanning equipment and related maintenance services to support the agency's geospatial intelligence mission.