16 -- Ballistic Protection Systems (BPS)

The U.S. Special Operations Command anticipates contracting with Protective Materials Company (PMC), a division of the Protective Group, 14040 N. W. 58th Court, Miami Lakes, FL 333014, on an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a minimum of 1 each and Maximum of 200 each MH-47 Passenger B- Kits, MH-47 Crew B-Kits and MH-47 Crew A Kits. The proposed action is for supplies, which the Government does not own specifications and drawing to permit full and open competition. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal, however, the Government will consider all proposals received by the specified due date (IAW FAR 5.203 (a)). A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition is solely within the discretion of the Government. The estimated release date of the solicitation is 28 February 2004. The solicitation will be available via EDI in the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS). Website:http://www2.eps.gov, however; Foreign Firms must request a copy of the solicitation through their embassy. SEE NOTES: 22 AND 26