J--Canon copier maintenance

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Office Services Unit intends to award a sole source purchase order to Canon USA, Inc. for the full service maintenance agreement for 24 Canon copiers for the period of May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. The equipment is exclusively owned by the DEA, some of which is specialized equipment that must be maintained by the original manufacturer. The proposed purchase order is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with Canon USA, Inc. under authority 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Closing date is April 24, 2009, 12:00PM.