16--NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE SOURCE

The Department of the Army, through the USAR Contracting Center-South, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of specific pilot and observer seat cushions for AH-47 Apache and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. The contract includes 21 CH-47 pilot/co-pilot seat cushions, 16 UH-60 pilot/co-pilot seat cushions, and 16 UH-60 observer cushion sets with fabric. The decision to pursue a sole source acquisition is based on limited sources capable of providing these specialized products that meet the agency's requirements, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(ii). This notice serves to inform interested parties and is not a solicitation for competitive bids, although any received information will be considered only to determine whether competitive procurement might be necessary. The contract is classified under the NAICS code 336413, related to aerospace product manufacturing, with a Small Business Administration size standard of 1000 employees. The solicitation was posted in August 2011, and failure to receive written responses within five days after the notice publication will result in the contract being awarded without further notice. For additional information, inquiries can be directed to the contracting officer, William Russell. This announcement is strictly for notification purposes and does not constitute a request for proposals or bids.