US Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, Army Research Laboratory Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACA-P, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1197

J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT SOL W26238-0115-4000 DUE 082500 POC Terri Carney, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-1503, Lee A. Hess, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-4593 This solicitation is for the repair and refurbishment of an Axis 165 XPS Spectroscopy System. The system obtained substantial corrosion damages due to a water leak. This procurement is restricted to the approved source, Kratos Analytical Inc., the manufacturer of the accelerator system, located in New York, NY. Market research has demonstrated that Kratos is the only vendor capable of meeting the Government's need. Firms that recognize and can provide the required service are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer, and provide supporting evidence to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis. The final determination by the Government to open this requirement to competition, based on any information provided, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be made within 15 days of this publication. See Note 22. Posted 08/10/00 (W-SN484627). (0223)

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