39 -- PMA-Automated Dispensing System

The 1st Contracting Squadron has a requirement to procure preventative maintenance agreement to maintain an Automated Dispensing System, for Langley AFB, VA. The Automated Dispensing System consists of three (3) Hospital Readout Supercells, fifteen (15) HRO Super Cells, and three (3) Computer Links. The 1st 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 1st Contracting Squadron intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price purchase order with McKesson Automation Systems, Inc.; 2800 S. Macarthur Dr. STE 100; Alexandria, LA 71301-2923. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339999. 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 contracting officer within 7 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. Responses are due by August 22, 2006 at 3:00 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.