A--Notice of Intent to Award

U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal, AATD Contracting Division (MTD Contracting), Fort Eustis, Virginia, has a requirement for development of a family of all-composite based armor piercing (AP) spaced armor design. The Government anticipates award of a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract in the estimated amount of $603,000. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with BAE Systems, 7822 South 46th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85044, under the authority of FAR 6.302 -1, Only One Responsible Source. BAE Systems has developed all-composite armor capable of defeating small arms armor piercing threats. The contract will be cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) with a period of performance of 18 months. The North American lndustry Classification System (NAICS) is 541712. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals or capability statements. The Government will consider all submissions received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All written submissions should be submitted no later than August 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal, AATD Contracting Division (CCAM-RDT), ATTN: Hope McClain Bldg 401 Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604-5577. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Anyone desiring an explanation or interpretation of this announcement must request it in writing at the above address, fax (757) 878-0008 or Email [email protected]