J -- MAINTENANCE FOR X-RAY MACHINES

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, through its Plant Protection & Quarantine office in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, plans to secure a twelve-month maintenance service contract for X-ray machines. This contract will be awarded exclusively to L3 Communications Security & Detection Systems Inc., located in Woburn, Massachusetts, utilizing a sole source procurement method under FAR Parts 12 and 13, which pertains to commercial item acquisitions and simplified acquisition procedures respectively. The solicitation is identified by the reference number 08-133624 and falls under NAICS code 811310, signifying maintenance and repair services for commercial equipment. The contract's administrative handling is managed by the Department of Agriculture office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For inquiries regarding the procurement, the designated point of contact is Gloria J. Benson, who can be reached via email or phone. The intended scope of work is focused on the upkeep and operational readiness of the X-ray machines essential for the agency's inspection and quarantine activities. The sole source nature of the contract emphasizes the specialized expertise or proprietary nature of L3 Communications' systems, ensuring continued support for critical inspection equipment without interruption.