65 -- Victim Rescue Units

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Essex PB&R, 5071 Springfield Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025, for model no. MR-10017NS victim rescue units. The equipment is proprietary to Essex PB&R, and is required in order to operate with existing USSS protective life safety equipment. This notice is neither a request for quotations nor a solicitation of offers. Based on the requirements of this Solicitation, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written responses will be accepted and must be received by 4:30 P.M. Thursday, March 20, 2003. The Government anticipates an award on or about March 21, 2003. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement.