U.S. Department of Justice, Procurement Services Staff, National Place, Suite 1000, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530

D -- MAINTENANCE OF LINESCAN X-RAY EQUIPMENT SOL JFUSA-98-0012 POC Kenneth Freeman 202-307-1971 It is the intent of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to negotiate on a sole source basis with EG&G Astrophysics (EG&G), 4031 Via Oro Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813 to provide maintenance on x-ray scanning equipment used by the Department of Justice. Currently there are seventeen (17) SYS 215 systems and thirty-six (36) SYS 222 systems. The quantities may vary throughout the contract life. These machines are located throughout the United States. No solicitation document exists. Interested parties must respond with a written statement of capability that convincingly demonstrates that they possess extensive experience with and knowledge of EG&G equipment. In addition, respondents must explain how they will obtain access to parts & equipment and be able to guarantee response times of 8 hours local and 24 hours non-local. Responses received as a result of this notice of intent shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as either proposals or bids, and cost or pricing data is not solicited. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon written responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The anticipated period of performance under any resultant contract will be one year from the date of award with four (4) one-year option periods to extend the term of the contract. See Note 22. (0125)

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