J -- Extended Warranty and services

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Smiths Detection Inc., Warren, NJ for the purchase of an extended warranty and service agreement for Smiths Detection Hi Trax Series 6030di units purchased. The period of performance for this procurement is October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.This procurement is required to provide for continued maintenance and service as the warranty will expire on September 30, 2007. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Request to be considered must include a full capability statement and must be received not later than Monday, September 24, 2007 at 5 pm EST. **Questions must be e-mailed to Charles James at contact@example.gov not later than Friday, September 21, 2007 at 5 pm EST; questions received by fax or telephone will not be accepted or acknowledged.** The Government anticipates an award date on or about Thursday, September 27, 2007. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in preparation of responses to this announcement.