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NOTICE: Intend to Award as Sole Source. U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency (USAASA), located at 9325 Gunston Rd, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-5582 has a requirement for membership dues as the voting member of the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA). Note: This notice is provided for informational purposes only. DESCRIPTION: The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC), on behalf of the USAASA, Ft Belvoir, VA, has a requirement for membership dues with RTCA, Inc. RTCA is a Federal Advisory Committee under the provision of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.L. 92-463, 6 October 1972) that provides guidance to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on aviation technology and airspace policy. The Army, Navy and Air Force each maintain membership in RTCA, Inc to provide a vote/voice on issues and policies that affect interoperability in the National Airspace System (NAS). USAASA is the Army's voting member. As a member, USAASA has an influential role in establishing national airspace and aviation policies that affect Army equities. USAASA's participation also ensures Army policy issues and concerns are addressed during all stages of policy information. The MICC intends to award as sole source to RTCA, Inc, 1828 L Street, NW Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036, for a base year plus two-one year options. RTCA, Inc has been determined the only source deemed capable of fulfilling this requirement, due to the fact that RTCA, Inc is the only one responsible source and no other will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Vendors may submit a capability statement which shall be reviewed by the Agency. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated capability within the established timeframe is invited to submit written notification to the contract specialist below no later than 5Sept12 at 9:00AM EST. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the stated capability within the established timeframe. Information can be sent to the Contract Specialist, MICC ATTN: Lisbeth S. Mosgrove, 9410 Jackson Loop, Suite 110, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-5116. No telephone responses will be accepted. Responses received will not be evaluated. However, 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, MICC will proceed with the sole source award. NAICS: 813920