16--Universal Static Balance Fixture

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: The United States Property & Fiscal Office for Maryland intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract, on a sole source basis, with Avion Manufacturing Inc., 75 Cooperative Way, Wright City, MO 63390. The purchase is for one (1) Universal Static Balance Fixture. Sole source is based upon the Static Balance Fixture System 2007 manufactured and distributed by Avion Manufacturing Inc as a turnkey system. In the absence of any additional qualified sources, a contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested concerns may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Solicitation documents are not available. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement, based upon any responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any responses/ proposals to this notice must be received no later than close of business, 5:00 P.M., 08 February 2011, Eastern Standard Time. Any firm responding to this notice should identify themselves as either small business, or other than small business, in accordance with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 488190, size standard $7.5 million. Point of Contact: John Ebmeier, Contracting Specialist, Phone 410-942-8468, Email [email protected] Place of Performance: Army Aviation Support Facility, Weide Army Heliport, Building E-4081, Edgewood Area, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010-5401