The proposed action is for photographic equipment for which the Government intends to solicit only one source (Nikon, Inc.). The Navy maintains batteries of conventional and digital photographic equipment worldwide. All this equipment is Nikon equipment to maintain complete interchangeability of components and to facilitate standardization of training for the operation and maintenance of such equipment. Specifically, the Nikon equipment being obtained is as follows: 0001 D2Hs Digital SLR camera set supplied with: D2Hs body; EN-EL4, rechargeable Li-ion battery, MH-21 quick charger, Body cap, BL-1 battery chamber cover, Type B111 focusing screen, BM-3 LCD Monitor Cover, EG-D2 audio video cable, UC-E4 USB cable, AN-D2Hs strap, Nikon picture project software 8 ea; Speedlight 8 ea; 12-24mm F4G ED-IF DX AF-S Zoom Nikkor (77 mm) supplied w/HB-23 Lens Hood 8 ea; 70-200mm F2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor (77mm) supplied w/HB-29 Flower Type Hood 8 ea. All equipment must be delivered within 30 days of issuance of the purchase order for this equipment. Interested persons may identify their capability to provide this equipment; this notice is not a request for quotes. However, all capability information received by 29 August 2005 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to issue a competitive solicitation based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government and capability information received will be solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Offers shall be received at FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, Bldg. 2B, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 no later than 4 PM (local time) on 29 August 2005. All responses may be emailed to Debra Beale at [email protected] or faxed to (215) 697-9742 and referenced quotation N00140-05-T-0038. For additional information concerning this requirement, please contact Debra Beale at 215-697-9682

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