POSTED DATE: 03/05/2012 SUBJECT: Copier Maintenance for two copier/printer/fax Konica Minolta machines for the Kenai National Wildlife (NWR). This announcement constitutes the only notice.This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM Friday, March 9th, 2012 by sending an e-mail to
[email protected]; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: COMPANY: KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. FOR : Copier Maintenance ON: April 1, 2012 March 31, 2013 NAICS: 811212 Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance AUTHORITY: 13.106(b)Soliciting from a single source Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: The Kenai NWR has two Konica Minolta copier/printer/fax machines that are utilized on a daily basis. Konica Minolta Business Solutions (formerly Frontier Business Systems) is the only authorized dealer on the Kenai Peninsula authorized to work on Konica Minolta Machines. This procurement is for the continued manufacturer copier maintenance service agreement for a base year with four option periods. The base period of performance will be from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. The continuity of service with Konica Minolta Business Solutions will provide the support required to maintain the existing government owned equipment. For more information contact Katherine Smiley at 907-786-3616 or Katherine
[email protected].