99 -- Notice of Intent - Sole Source

The Department of Homeland Security plans to award a sole-source contract for three Micom-CarryOn 3 Rapid Deployment Packages, with the selection of a Micom Radio Distributor pending. This acquisition is being conducted under the FAR 6.302-1 authority, citing Mobat as the exclusive manufacturer of these specific packages. While this is not a formal solicitation for quotes, other potential suppliers are invited to submit descriptive literature and documentation of their capabilities within seven days of the notice to be considered for this or future related procurements. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether to open the procurement to competition based on the responses received. The award is scheduled for September 6, 2006, and will follow the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13. All communications regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email or fax, with no phone calls accepted. Key points of contact for this procurement include Contract Specialist Beth A. Johnson and Contracting Officer Paul A. Attorri, both located at the Department of Homeland Security’s Contract Administration Services Division in Washington, DC. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334220.