This is notice of the Government’s intent to negotiate a purchase order with Connected Office Products, Inc. dba Toshiba Business Solutions (Carolinas) for Risographs replacement parts under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The requirement includes the HC5500 and the MZ790 systems. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The RISO brand is specific to the requiring activity and is not found in the Army supply system. Use of the RISO brand allows for continued interoperability and parts compatibility, along with familiarity and certification training of existing machines. Currently, Connected Office Products, Inc. is the only authorized reseller for RISO’s duplicating systems for Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hooke, Robeson and Sampson counties in North Carolina. A determination not to compete the proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis is solely the Government’s discretion. Information received will be considered for purposes of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses are due no later than Thursday, June 4, 2009, 2:00pm EST. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to Ms. Umetria Thomas at
[email protected].