--INTENT TO PROCURE SOLE SOURCE UPGRADES FOR EXISITING RAULAND-BORG NURSE CALL SYSTEM

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Hood, Texas, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Advanced Communication & Cabling, Inc. for upgrades to the existing Rauland-Borg Nurse Call System at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, specifically using a sole source acquisition method as outlined in FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). The government has determined that only this vendor can fulfill the requirements, and therefore will not be soliciting competitive proposals. However, interested parties may express their interest and capability by submitting a written inquiry by 4 p.m. CST on February 27, 2009. All inquiries must be submitted via email, as phone requests will not be accepted, and the government reserves the right to make the final decision on competition based on the responses received. This procurement, identified under solicitation number W45CM182498201, aligns with NAICS code 334290 and is part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to maintain and enhance hospital communication systems at Fort Hood. The action is specifically targeted at performance within the Fort Hood area, with the contract managed by the Fort Hood Directorate of Contracting. The intent is to leverage the expertise of Advanced Communication & Cabling, Inc., located in Georgetown, Texas, to ensure system upgrades meet the hospital’s operational requirements without delay or risk associated with open competition.