27th Contracting Squadron/LGCS, 100 N Torch Blvd, Cannon AFB, NM 88103-5131

70 -- SOFTWARE UPGRADE SOL F29605-96-T0602. Contact Linda Kyle, Contract Specialist (505) 784-4500/Brenda K. McPherson, Contracting Officer, (505) 784-4504. This is an intent to acquire on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-2(c) with Autocon Industries, Inc. for the purchase of software relative to Cannon's Water/Waste treatment system. The requested software is an update to the Microcat Class 9800 Master telemetry system. This system is used to monitor, control, record data, analyze, and alarm the various pumps, wells, water tanks, and sewage systems at Cannon AFB, NM. The system operates via phone and radio transmission. The complete monitoring and operations of the water/waste plant operations is built around the Microcat monitoring and telemetry system. The software and ancillary hardware required is proprietary in nature and exclusive to Autocon Industries, Inc. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. 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. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Ancillary equipment such as the upgraded Microcat Reporter, Kopykat 1.1 Remote Access/Diagnostics, and Microcat R.T.U. Communication Upgrades will depend upon the new proprietary upgraded software in order to function properly in the field. There is no acceptable substitute available due to the pre-existing conditions. There is an urgency to the purchase of this equipment in order to maintain adequate stability and reliability of Cannon's Water supply and distribution systems for the purpose of base consumption as well as mission flying requirements. All equipment must be compatible with the existing system. All responsible sources may submit a offer which shall be considered. Only written requests will be accepted. (051)

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