The 673d Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson ABW, Alaska intends to award a sole source purchase order to National Patent Analytical Systems Inc. as a result of them having patented technology and copyrighted software. Due to the patent and copyright status, only the instrument manufacturer can provide the service required.

This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.501. The anticipated award date is 11 Mar 2011. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above. Deadline date for the submittals is 11 Mar 2011 at 12 pm Alaska Standard Time.

A determination by the government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Please see attached documents for details. For information regarding this purchase, contact A1C Dennis Rivera at (907) 552-3073 or [email protected].