65--Sole Source-Hugs Infant Protection System

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Universal Hospital Services, 3800 W. 80th Street, Suite 1250, Minneapolis, MN 55431 for the following: Hugs Infant Protection System, MFG: Xmark, for 375th MDSS/SGSL, 310 W. Losey, Bldg. 1530, Scott AFB, IL 62225. This acquisition will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 and accordance with FAR 6.302-1, for Other Than Full & Open Competition. This notice is not a request for offers. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is sole within the discretion of the Government. The anticipated date of award is May 20th , 2005. Written inquiries or comments regarding this announcement may be faxed to 813-972-7064, Attn: Elvis Soler. Please reference 673-90F-05-0033 on all inquiries and comments.