N--5 years Standard (Gold) Service and Maintenance Program for the Luminex System Components.

Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering (RDEC) Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division (NDC), Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the U. S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a Contract on a sole source basis with Luminex Corporation, 12212 Technology Blvd, Austin, Texas 78727-6115 . This will be for the purchase of 5 years Standard (Gold) Service and Maintenance Program for the Luminex System Components. Luminex Company is the manufacturer for the Luminex System. The company therefore has not only the parts and supplies available to keep the system functional, but the service staff with the necessary knowledge and expertise required to keep the system in good working order. Any firm than can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements, yet must be limited to 2 pages. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, NCD will proceed with awarding a firm fixed price purchase order to Luminex Corporation. Nothing herein should be misconstrued as a request for proposal. No solicitation document is available. Any Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Greg Wilson or by email to: contact@example.gov. This synopsis expires February 13, 2009 at 8:00am.