The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Detek, Inc., 6805 Coolridge Drive, Temple Hills, MD 20748-6940 for proprietary equipment. This notice is neither a request for quotation nor a solicitation of offers. Based on this requirement, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written e-mailed ([email protected]) inquiries will be responded to and must be received no later than 7:00 pm, local time, September 14, 2008. The Government anticipates an award date on or about September 15, 2008. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement.