D--Notice of Intent to Sole Source M12PX00070

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5, this synopsis is posted for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) on behalf of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This synopsis is to announce BSEE's intent to award a sole source acquisition to Barco, Inc., in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source is reasonably available. Under the purchase order, the Contractor will provide and install one dual-link matrix switch, all necessary cables including fiber extenders where necessary, conduct any necessary programming, perform alignment and tuning of the system, and basic system training over a six month period of performance. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The intent of this special notice is for informational purposes only. However, any and all information received by the point of contact received by 31 August 2012, will be considered. A determination by BSEE not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the BSEE. The point of contact is Frank Bennett, BSEE, Acquisition Operations Branch, 381 Elden Street, HE 2306, Herndon, VA 20170, email: [email protected], telephone: (703) 787-1633. Contracting Office Address: BSEE Acquisition Operations Branch 381 Elden Street Herndon Virginia 20170