15 -- Purchase Type V Lighted Panels for the MH-60K Helicopter

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) anticipates contracting with Airco Industries Inc. dba Photo Etch, 5600 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth TX, 76131-1410, for lighted panels type V, P/N A009 (REV E), to be installed on the MH-60K helicopter, or any other aircraft fielded for USSOCOM. The proposed action is for a commodity purchase for which the Government does not own specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority FAR 6.302-1. Firms that feel they can provide this commodity or equal are encouraged to identify themselves. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal, however, the Government will consider all proposals received by the specified due date (in accordance with 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 19 Feb 2008. You may request a copy via e-mail to [email protected]. The requirement will be released as commercial under FAR Part 12. See Note 26.