Intent to Sole Source

NOTICE TO SOLE SOURCE This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcement only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated for this effort.

Purpose and Objectives: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) has a number of X-ray machines in Hawaii used to inspect airline passengers’ baggage as they travel to the U.S. mainland. The machines are either Heimann 100100 series for check-in luggage, Heimann 6040 series for hand-caried items or Heimann 7555i for private aircraft baggage and handbag inspections.

It is critical that the machines remain in optimal working condition to carry out PPQ’s mission –preventing agricultural pests and diseases found in Hawaii from reaching the U.S. mainland. No other supplies or services have been identified that will satisfy the government's needs, Smiths Detection is the only company that is able to provide a preventative maintenance service. There are no capable sources that have the certification or approved ability to provide this service.

This is a sole source requirement that is proprietary to Smiths Detection. It has been determined as the only one responsible source as determined in accordance with procedures prescribed in FAR 13.5 and the anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203. The purpose of this notification is to communicate the Governments intent to solicit and award a non-competitive purchase of this service. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS.

The NAICS code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The Product Service Code is J063 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS. This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 13.501, as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Parts 12 and 16. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

This notice of anticipated contract action is published as required by 15 USC 637(e), 41 USC 1708, and implemented by FAR 5.101(a)(2). Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government.

Point of Contact: Mario Garcia, Contract Specialist mario.garcia2@usda.gov.