The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole-source basis with EOS of North America, Inc., Novi, MI 48377 for hardware maintenance on the M270 Direct Metal machine. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) - only one responsible source and no other supplier or services will satisfy agency requirements. EOS of North America, Inc. is the only manufacturer and seller of the M270 Direct Metal machine. This hardware maintenance will be for the M270 Direct Metal machine that the FBI currently owns. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 423510. A quote is being solicited under Request for Quotation (RFQ) 0275939. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a period of 12 months. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Based on the market research, it has been determined that EOS of North America is the only source available to meet the FBI's requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. If any interested party would like to be considered for award, please submit a written statement indicating your interest as well as technical qualifications and experience to fulfill this requirement by 3:00 PM on March 15, 2010 to Mabel Comfort, Contracting Officer, at
[email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses received and is at the sole discretion of the Government. If no competitive responses are received, an award will be made to EOS of North America. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion.
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