74--Sole Source Intent - Ghostwriter T200

The United States Southern Command, based in Miami, Florida, plans to enter into a sole-source purchase order with Automated Signature Technology for the acquisition of the Ghostwriter T200 device, which includes a Signature Card, Variable Signature Sizing, and a One Year Gold Extended Warranty. This procurement is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and qualifies as Other Than Full and Open Competition according to FAR regulations. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, vendors capable of meeting or exceeding the specified requirements may submit written notifications with supporting evidence by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 2, 2012, for consideration. The Government reserves the discretion to determine whether competition is necessary based on the responses received. Should no competitive responses be submitted by the deadline, the procurement will proceed solely with Automated Signature Technology. Submissions must be emailed to the designated contracting officer, with telephone inquiries not accepted. The contracting activity is managed through the Department of Defense’s Acquisition Headquarters in Doral, Florida, under solicitation number W91QEX-12-T-0027 and is associated with NAICS code 333313. The focus on notification rather than formal competition underscores the Government’s intent to streamline the purchase while allowing potential alternatives to present their capabilities within the specified timeframe.