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J -- MAINTENANCE OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT SOL CS-I-00-20334 DUE 122299 POC Sonja Robinson, Contract Specialist, Phone 317-298-1180 x1123, Fax 317-298-1344, Email sonja.r.robinson@customs.treas.gov -- Bruce Wood, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 317-298-1180 x1580, Fax 317-298-1344, Email bruce.d.wood@customs.treas.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=CS-I-00-20334 &LocID=1802. E-MAIL: Sonja Robinson, sonja.r.robinson@customs.treas.gov. NOTICE OF INTENT: The U.S. Customs Service (USCS) intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement as a sole source for one base year for various American Science & Engineering (AS&E) x-ray systems used to inspect trucks, mail and baggage at U.S. Ports of Entry throughout the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and the Bahama Islands. The requirement will be processed under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), only one responsible source and not other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The intended source is AS&E, 820 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica MA 01821. THIS NOTICE OS INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, prospective contractors who believe they can successfully propose must provide specific and detailed technical documentation to support such claims and abilities. Proposals may be faxed to Sonja Robinson, 317-298-1180 ext 1123 by close of business 12/22/99. No telephone requests will be Posted 12/16/99 (D-SN409300). (0350)

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