Data/COOP Capability Equipment

The 3rd Contracting Squadron has a requirement to procure NetAPP data protect/COOP equipment for Elmendorf AFB, AK. The 3rd Contracting Squadron intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 19.1406 -- Sole Source Awards to Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concerns. The 3rd Contracting Squadron intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price purchase order with Veteran's Tech LLC; 6058 Hollow Tree Crt; Colorado Springs, CO 80918. The NAICS code for this procurement is 423430. 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 specialist. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. Responses are due by September 11, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. (alaska 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. This is an unfunded, end of year requirement. Funds are not presently available for this request. The Government's obligation is contingent upon the availability of funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.