PACS Continuum System Upgrade

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS and a solicitation will not be issued. CBP is posting a Brand Name ONLY J&A for PACS Continuum Upgrade Services (See attached J&A). Interested concerns must show clear and convincing evidence that their company is authorized by the manufacturer (Schneider Electric) to perform work on PACS Continuum systems. If no affirmative written responses are received via email by 19 August 2014 at 1100 am EDT, award will be made without further notice. Only Email responses shall be submitted to Erin.Schwam@hds.gov. Oral or other written communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement as brand name or equal is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Affirmative written responses must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.); and 4) Item/Service Specifications; and 4) evidence of Company's status as an Authorized Channel Partner for Schneider Electric of PACS Continuum Systems in the Northeast Region.