61--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Emerson Battery Replacement

IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD Ref # F7D7CS1208A001 Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source: VLRA Battery Replacements The Idaho Air National Guard, under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures for FAR Part 13, intends to issue a sole-source purchase order to Liebert Services Inc., DBA Emerson Network Power for the following requirement: Line Item 001 - QTY=40 EA: Replacement Battery for Liebert UPS, battery model #HX500. These proprietary batteries were identified as failing on the last service check, which is a result of contract # W912J7-11-P-0001. In accordance with said service contract these batteries must be purchased and installed by Emerson in order to avoid a warranty breach. The determination to award sole source is based on FAR 6.302-1(a)(ii) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A sole source justification has been written and approved, which demonstrates the proprietary nature of the above requirement. Any company wishing to obtain a copy of the justification may contact SMSgt Tracy Stephens via the contact information below. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The government will consider all quotes received within 10 business days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to SMSgt Tracy Stephens via the contact information below. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Responses to the notice must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the electronic posting, or by 24 Aug 2011. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Responses may be submitted by hard copy to: Idaho Air National Guard 124 MSG/MSC ATTN: SMSgt Tracy Stephens 4460 S Byrd St Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho 83705 Responses may also be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected]