34--Purchase of a Milltronics VM20 VM Vertical Machining Center with Centurion Conversational CNC Control Convenience package.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Jackson, SC intends to award a contract to Machine Solutions for purchase of a Milltronics VM20 VM Vertical Machining Center with Centurion Conversational CNC Control Convenience package for VM20, Performance package, Upgrade to 24 Pocket Arm Automatic tool changer, upgrade to solid state 256 MB Memory, Flashcard memory device reader and two days of additional training. Equipment will be located at the Training Aids Services (TAS) Office at Fort Jackson, SC. Machine is to replace machine currently in use. New machine shall be compatible. This requirement is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Available Source. The NAICS code is 423830. Interested small business sources may indicate their interest in this procurement by emailing the contract specialist. Any comments shall be received prior to 19 August 2011 at 4:00PM (ET) in order to be considered. Comments will be considered by the Government to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.