69--Intent to Sole Source Notice

The U.S. Army, Fort Carson, Colorado, intends to negotiate sole-source purchase order with Tech Valley Technologies, Inc for gradient thermal target panels and wiring harnesses to power these thermal target panels. These target panels heat up when electrical power is applied in order to be identified by military sighting systems in periods of darkness and limited visibility. When engaged, the target panels generate a thermal signature of the simulated threat. Tech Valley Technologies is the only known supplier of the required gradient thermal targets panels. This is a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)) and FAR 6.302-1, in conjunction with FAR 13.5. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Specialist by 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on 10 Sept 2010. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation. Responses are due 10 Sept 2010, 12:00pm Mountain Standard Time. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted.