W -- Retrofit of (8) Refrigerated ISO Containers

The Defense Supply Center Richmond intends to solicit and award a contract on a sole source basis to Certified Tanks Inc. in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12, for the retrofit of (8) Refrigerated ISO Containers currently owned and being leased from Certified Tanks Inc. The retrofit will require the conversion of eight (8) Refrigerated ISO Containers from the CFC based refrigeration system to a modern high efficiency HFC based refrigeration system. Conversion will include the removal and disposal of the old system from each of the 8 containers, and installation of a Klinge Corporation compressor system designed and built as a retrofit unit for the Carrier Corporation Marine unit. Installation shall be performed at the Defense Depot Richmond Virginia, Open Shed 2, 8000 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond, VA 23297. All 8 units shall be charged with R-134a refrigerant and fully operational 60 days from receipt of the contract. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. 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 September 13, 2007 will be considered by the Government. Anticipated award date for this requirement is September 17, 2007.