R -- Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis

This is not a solicitation, but a Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis. In support of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Contracting Division (AFDW/A7KI) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Arlington Sport, for purchase of a presenting sponsorship for a 2007 Cycling Event, including marketing and advertising. Under the authority of USC 2304(c)(1) pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, the supplies or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research, responses from sources sought announcement issued April 11, 2007 and is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations.