42 -- VICTIM RESCUE UNITS

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Essex PB & R Corporation, PO Box 897, 5071 Springfield Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025-5829 for victim rescue units. This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation for offers. Based on the requirements of this Solicitation, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with just 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 within 2 calendar days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates an award date on or about 3:00 PM on Jan 26, 2003. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses this announcement. See Note 22 – Please insert “2 days”