NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER DEVICE SHORT-TERM LEASE

The 179th MSG/MSC intends to award a sole source purchase order to Cartridge Technologies (CTI), LLC., (Cage Code- 068Z8, UEI- Z5LLHNEXM9L8) Address- 15738 Crabbs Branch WAY, Rockville, Maryland 20850, United States for the continued provision of Multi-Functional Printer Device (MFD) lease and associated services, including equipment, maintenance, and supplies for 179th and 200RHS. These services are critical for daily operations and mission support. The Government had a contract with CTI, Inc., (Contract No. SP7000-25-F-0416) for the provision of 45 Multifunctional printer devices and associated services to include equipment, maintenance, and supplies across multiple 179th and 200RHS locations. This contract was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to CTI as a base year with four (4) one-year option periods and a six (6) Months extension IAW 52.217-8. The current contract expired because of funding issues. Per the contract terms and conditions, CTI will remove all equipment within 30 days, leading to an immediate loss of printing capabilities. The proposed contract action is for supplies with periodic maintenance for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, CTI, LLC., under the authority of Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul, (RFO) 12.102(a). Interested parties may demonstrate their interest and technical capability by submitting quotes or capability statements before the established deadline. Please note that this notice does not constitute a formal request for competitive quotes or a solicitation for offers. The Government will review all responses received by the closing date to determine if the requirement should be competed. The final decision regarding the procurement method remains at the Governments sole discretion. All information provided will be used exclusively for market research purposes. This notice is posted alongside Attachment 1-Sole Source Justification to satisfy the requirements of RFO 6.301(c)(1). Due to urgent award constraints, the publication period for this notice has been shortened.