The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the 302d Signal Battalion, Fort Detrick, MD, intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i)) with Xerox Corporation, for the removal of nine (9) machines previously leased under contract W81XWH-08-F-0992. See below for more information: This requirement includes the removal of nine (9) Xerox machines from Fort Detrick, MD and Camp Roberts, CA. The machines requiring removal and return to Xerox Corporation, Lewisville, TX, are Xerox model numbers WC7345PGC (quantity of two), W5050HGC (quantity of five), and W5655PTGC (quantity of two). These machines are no longer needed and must be returned to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Xerox Corporation, which is the (OEM), is the only company able to handle and facilitate the return its equipment to conclude the leasing agreement entered into under W81XWH-08-F-0992. This information was obtained directly from Xerox on 10 September 2013. Therefore, it is determined that no other source can provide the service required by the government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 532420 and the size standard is $30 Million. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested persons may identify their interest by submitting a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the point of contact listed below. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects approximately eight (8) days after the publication of this notice, the purchase may be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Lisa Zarick at
[email protected]. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 9:00 am EST, Thursday, September 19, 2013. Contracting Office Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA-MA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014 Point of Contact: Lisa Zarick