59 -- Bobtail/Trailer/Cable Tester

The 3rd Contracting Squadron has a requirement to procure Bobtail/Trailer/Cable Testers for Elmendorf AFB, AK. The Bobtail/Trailer/Cable Tester is a 12-volt, self-contained and powered device used to verify the continuity and serviceability of tow vehicles, trailers, and cable wiring circuits and connectors using J560 SAE connectors. It simulates a vehicle when testing a trailer and also simulates a trailer when testing a vehicle. The 3rd Contracting Squadron intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The 3rd Contracting Squadron intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price purchase order with Zitec; 117 Friar Tuck Dr; Niceville, FL 32578-2111. The NAICS code for this procurement is 335999. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contract Administrator. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. Responses are due by September 24, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. (local time). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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.