--warranty and support agreement

The contract awards a sole source agreement to EG&G Technical Services, located in Albuquerque, NM, for warranty and support services related to the DETEC HPM Sensor Suite. This sensor suite is a proprietary system exclusively manufactured, developed, and maintained by EG&G Technical Services, which holds the exclusive rights. Under FAR 6.302-1, the acquisition is justified as only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's needs, eliminating the possibility of competition. The Department of Defense office at White Sands Missile Range, NM, is managing the contract, which is designated under NAICS code 541330. The solicitation number for this warranty and support agreement is W9124Q-08WARRANTYSVC, with the announcement posted on September 9, 2008. It clearly states that this is not a request for quotations and no solicitation or request for quotations will be issued. Interested parties had until 9:00 AM MDT on September 11, 2008, to respond via fax or email to the designated point of contact. This action ensures continuity of support and maintenance for the specialized DETEC HPM Sensor Suite, critical to the agency’s operational requirements.