38--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

ERDC Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.5 to CHEMTEK, INC., RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Chemtek is the only known source capable of meeting the Government's requirements due to the unique capability to provide support and service for this product. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 1:00 CST on 30 Dec 2009. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this note. No RFP will be issued based upon the Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to [email protected] with the solicitation number referenced in the subject line. Requirements are as follows: Findlay Irvine MK2 GripTester D Airports and Roads Includes: Fail Safe Tow Bar, Calibration and Maintenance Tool Kit in Hard Sided Case, Cable: GripTester to PC, Regulated Charger for Sealed Lead Acid Batteries MK2 Bluetooth Enabled Road Base Data Collection Software Portable Water Supply System (D Model) Automatic Electronic Controls ASTM Measuring Tire, Spare Commissioning, Calibration and Training