Notice of Sole Source Award and Posting of J&A

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with American Science & Engineering (AS&E) for the installation of replacement rub rails on the Z-portal Z-ray System. The specific need is for to install replacement rub rails to prevent vehicles from colliding with the system. This system is used to screen solicited cargo destined for the White House Complex which includes the Department of Treasury. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (See attached J&A) “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency requirements and circumstances permitting other than full and open competition. 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. Any inquires must include a full capability statement and must be received not later than three (3) days after publication of this synopsis. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in preparation of responses to this announcement.