--Solid State Starter to interface with Johnson Metasys Automation System

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, it is the Government's intent to award a sole source to Johnson Controls, Inc., 60 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD to replace a Solid State Starter which interfaces into the existing Johnson Metasys Automation System. Johnson Controls, Inc. is the sole distributor of the solid state starter. This is not a formal solicitation. This synopsis is not considered a Request for Quotation or Proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no challenges to acquire these items are received by 1:00 pm, EST, September 16, 2008, the government reserves the right to execute an award without publishing a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to [email protected] no later than time and date noted above.