--Engraver Protocol

The Regional Contracting Office at Fort Richardson, Alaska plans to award a sole source contract to Gravograph for the procurement of an IS200 Software and Computer/Scanner Engraving System. This acquisition will be carried out using commercial services under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and the purchase order will be placed in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), which permits the government to acquire services from only one source when reasonably available. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and the contract award is expected by September 24, 2008. The contract pertains to an engraving system and falls under the NAICS code 334119. The contracting office involved is part of the Department of Defense, specifically the 0413 Acquisition Headquarters Contract office located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The procurement is directed at a specialized requirement, justifying the sole-source approach, and the designated point of contact for this acquisition is listed as Theodore Guild. This contract reflects a focused purchase to meet the operational needs of the government with a specific vendor known to supply the necessary equipment and software.