X -- Notice of Intent for Sole Source

It is the intent of NAVAIR Orlando Training Systems Division, Orlando, FL to solicit and award a sole source FFP purchase order to National Training Systems Association/ National Defense Industrial Association (NTSA/NDIA), (2111 Wilson Blvd. Ste. 400 Arlington, VA 22201) under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(b), set forth in FAR 6.302-1 titled, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NAVAIR TSD Orlando has a requirement to support the Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation and Education (I/ITSEC) Conference to be held from November 28, 2005 to December 1, 2005 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The I/ITSEC Conference promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs. This sole source award is based on the fact that this is a unique international annual conference for simulation and training with a single entity (NTSA/NDIA) accepting and handling all conference registrations. Interested firms may submit their capabilities and qualifications to the identified point of contact not later than 21 October 2005 at 3:00 P.M. eastern time. Submission of such capabilities and qualifications does not represent intent from the government to compete and/or award to any company other than NTSA/NDIA. This is not a request for quotes, and this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document exists at this time, and any information submitted is for informational purposes only; it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any services, or for the Government to pay for the information received. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Contract Specialists, Mr. Chris Williams at phone 407-380-4989, email [email protected] and/or Ms. Ileana Cintron, at phone 407-380-4093, fax 407-380-4742, or email [email protected].