Cardstock Consumables

The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) intends to award a Sole Source contract to NBS Card Technology Corporation (NBS), 10925 Bren Road E, Minnetonka, MN 55343 in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. DHRA requires cardstock consumables for Horizon H2 and Horizon Evolution printers that are used by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) to print Common Access Cards (CAC) for military service members. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any party that believes it is capable of meeting this requirement as stated herein and in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This procurement is being conducted under negotiated procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 15. This action incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-48 Effective 31 Jan 2011 and DPN 20110311. See uploaded SOW for a description of the requirement. Response Date: 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), March 25, 2011. Please email inquires to Melanie Thornsbury at [email protected].