It is the intent of this agency to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c) (1), set forth in FAR 6.302-1. Supplies (or services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and/or services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by 1200 hrs. Alaska Standard Time on 28 December 2006 will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the government. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. It has been determined that ordering a duodenoscope other than the one described below would require the purchase of all hardware and accessories associated with the safe and effective operation of the equipment. Olympus is the manufacturer and sole provider of the Olympus TJF-160 Additionally; this would require extensive training for the GI/MERC personnel. It is cost effective to order Olympus brand equipment as they are the sole supplier of endoscopic equipment in the GI clinic and all of the components are already compatible. Line Item 0001: Quantity (1) One Flexible Duodenoscope (ERCP scope) Olympus Part # TJF-160VF Line Item 0002: Freight to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska Delivery shall be completed not later than 4 weeks after receipt of an order and shall be FOB Destination. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.farsite.hill.af.mil The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items; 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52-222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other eligible Veterans; 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act- Alternate (I); 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American?Free Trade Agreement?Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea ; 252.212-7001, (Dev)Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items Potential contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) to be eligible for award. The CCR internet web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Offers are due by 28 December 2006, 12:00 PM, Alaska Standard Time. Submit offers via fax to (907) 552-7496 or email to
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