Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Midstates Procurement Operations Branch, 4050 Alpha Rd., 1800MSRO, Dallas, Texas 75244

70 -- IMAGING SYSTEM SOL n/a POC Cathy Collier, Contract Specialist, (972) 308-1895 The Internal Revenue Service intends to issue a SOLE-SOURCE purchase order under the Simplified Acquisition (SA) process to Videojet Systems International, Inc, 1500 Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073. The item for purchase is a "Cheshire Imaging System 4000" which is an upgrade to an in-house system currently being used by IRS. It is believed that due to the compatibility issue, this procurement is a sole source and NO solicitation is available. Letters and telephone requests will NOT be accepted and are considered nonresponsive to this CBD announcement. However, contractors with this capability may submit a PROPOSAL with PRICING to be considered by the Government no later than 15 days after the date of this announcement. Numbered Note 22 applies except that 45 days is reduced to 15 days. Posted 07/28/98 (W-SN229114). (0209)

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