U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 858733 POC Ms. Renee' D. Doresy, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5821 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a sole source firm-fixed price contract with the Monarch Lathes L.P., 615 North Oak Street, P.O. Box 4609, Sidney, Oh 45365, to remanufacture one (1) Monarch 10" EE precision tool lathe. The remanufacturing of this equipment shall bring the existing lathe into current compliance with new machine tolerances and performance characteristics, to include the spindle speed range of 42-4000 rpm, the latest 10 hp variable frequency, direct drive, and the high torque spindle drive system. These characteristics enhance the versatility and usability of the Monarch lathe. This contract will be awarded as a commercial item for services under Simplified Acquisition Procedure. This is a 100% small business-small purchase set aside, with a SIC code of 8999, and the size standard is based on gross receipts of $5 million. F.O.B. Origin, Sidney, Ohio 45365-4609. Based upon market research, it has been determined that Monarch Lathes, L.P., is the only source that fully meets the FBI's requirement. U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Determination will be obtained, if applicable. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within (15) calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by submitting a proposal to include technical capabilities, pricing, and any other information which shows an ability to meet this requirement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within this time to determine that a qualified source more advantageous to the Government is available, a contract will be awarded to the above named manufacturer. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. See Note 22. Posted 07/23/99 (W-SN358560). (0204)

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