75--Metal Craft Universal RDID Asset Tag

The VA Network 22 Logistic Office intends to enter into sole source procurement with Metal Craft, Inc. This proposed contract action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect. This procurement is for the Metal Craft Universal RFID asset tag. It is a surface independent tag that is compatible with the already existing stations RFID CN3/IP30 barcode readers and scanners. This tag provides seamless application portability and is compatible with AMES/MERS in VISTA and used in EIL asset tracking. It has patented inlay protecting the antenna dimension from contact with surface material; has a 915MHZ frequency band read with a lock mechanism for EAS, AFI and data storage format identifier as required by VA OSI Office. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely by the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. Inquires will only be accepted by email at [email protected] .