74 -- RISO Duplicators

The government intends to negotiate a purchase order with CONNECTED OFFICE PRODUCTS, Inc., doing business as TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (CAROLINAS), for the procurement of RISOGRAPH HC5000 Systems under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This vendor is currently the sole authorized reseller for RISO duplicating systems in specified counties in North Carolina, and the RISO brand is exclusively used by U.S. Army service schools to train military Lithographers in light press operations. The intent is to maintain compatibility, interoperability, and certification training with existing equipment, supporting the specialized needs of these military educational facilities. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but serves to inform interested parties about the government's plan and invites submissions to assess capabilities for potential competitive procurement. The solicitation, identified by the number W81WH87072N038, was posted on May 14, 2007, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Hq Usasoc Contracting office located at Fort Bragg, NC. Responses for capability information were due by May 21, 2007, and inquiries may be directed to Contract Specialist J K Modlin or Gloria J Harris. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423420, which relates to office equipment supply. The government reserves the discretion to proceed without full and open competition based on the information received.