63 -- Accessories

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Smiths Detection Inc., 30 Hook Mountain Road, Pine Brook, NJ 07058 for the purchase of accessories for proprietary equipment. This notice is neither a request for quotation nor a solicitation of offers. Based on these requirements, 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, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written responses will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00pm (EST) on 12/17/2004. The Government anticipates an award date on or about 12/18/2004. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement.