Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Eaastman Kodak

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Department of Labor, Mine Safety & Health Administration, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Eastman Kodak Company, 343 State Street, Rochester, NY 14650-0558 for parts and supplies related to its Kodak Nexpress Digital 2500 Color Press. (see attached product specifications for part numbers, descriptions, quantities). MSHA requires the brand name supplies to ensure that the Nexpress Equipment operates consistently without breakdowns or undue downtime due to equipment failures. Because Eastman Kodak is the manufacturer of the equipment, the required parts and supplies are proprietary in nature and ensure that the delicate computer-based equipment operates consistently without breakdowns or undue downtime due to equipment failures. Delivery will be made to Mine Safety and Health Administration, 1301 Airport Road, Beaver WV 25813. The delivery schedule is one week after receipt of an order. The procedures in FAR Part 13 will be used for this acquisition. The sole source award will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). This action will result in a firm fixed price purchase order. The anticipated award date is on or about August 15, 2012. This notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order is not a request for competitive quotes. There is no solicitation document. No request for quote will be available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. the point of contact for this action is Elizabeth Faykus, who can be reached at [email protected]. Please reference "Notice of Intent Notice 483-12MR-6839" in the subject line of any e-mails. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation no later than August 3, 2012 which shall be considered by the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed purchase order upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.