U--This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition

The point of contact for this action is Jason VanLuven, Contract Specialist, email [email protected]. The U.S Army Contracting Agency, Directorate of Contracting, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1) with The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Inc., 13181 Crossroads Parkway N, #450, City of Industry, CA, 91746. This contract is for the renewal of annual membership and conference participation fees for the 2009 SHPE Conference. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 813920, and the size standard is $7.0MM. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. This ends 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Friday 04 September, 2009.