99 -- Warranty Renewal

The U.S. Department of State intends to issue a Sole Source Award to Thermo Eberline LLC for a one (1) year service agreement to renew warranty and calibration services associated with 125 Thermo Identifinder Radioactive Isotope Identification systems that were originally purchased under order SAQMPD04M2548 from Thermo Eberline LLC. These products were originally under a 3 year warranty at the time purchase however that coverage is almost expired and it is imperative the Department purchase an extended one year warranty in the amount of $34,487.50 to continue service and maintenance of this equipment while deployed out in the field. Due to the technology installed in the detectors which Thermo manufacturers, this vendor is the only source of maintenance and repair of the units referenced above based on products rights and the original warranty agreement. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(i). The regulatory authority is FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source procurement action and is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Firms who want to challenge the sole source must submit an interest letter that demonstrates your firm's ability to provide an equivalent supply as described above. Interested parties must provide rationale as to why they should be considered. All interested firms must respond to this notice by 15 January 2008, 12:00PM EST. to the point of contact listed below. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion for the Government. The U.S. Department of State will not reimburse for any costs associated with providing the capability information.