Intent to Issue a Solicitation On a Sole Source Basis

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intends to issue a solicitation on a sole-source basis to X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc, 15 Tech Valley Drive, East Greenbush, NY 12061-4134 for HD Prime and Mobile Analyzer Level 1 maintenance service. The service requested is for a preventive maintenance and extended warranty agreement existing HD Prime and HD Mobile high definition energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometers from X-Ray Optical Systems (XOS) that Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) currently has and use at the lab. These XRF analyzers utilize proprietary optics and techniques and XOS is the only known complete supplier of parts and service for their equipment. XOS is only known vendor with the technical expertise to service and provide necessary software updates on their unique proprietary XRF systems. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes it can supply the service may give written notice to the Contract Specialist via email at dbraswell@cpsc.gov, by 11 AM EST on MARCH 20, 2019. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE MUST BE FURNISHED IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, to the above listed email address, Attn: Derrick Braswell, Contract Specialist. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. Responses will be evaluated: however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of Government. If no responses are received, CPSC will proceed with negotiating a sole source award to X-RAY OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Contact Information: Derrick Braswell, Contract Specialist, Email DBraswell@cpsc.gov Office Address :4330 East West Highway, Room 517 Bethesda MD 20814-4408 Location: Division of Procurement Services Set Aside: