52--This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.

The U.S. Research and Development Command, Directorate of Contracting at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, intends to award a sole source contract to MTS Systems Corporation for the enhancement of a Bridge Crossing Simulator, which will include the integration of new components with existing equipment, as well as updates to control code and algorithms. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, permitting other than full and open competition, specifically targeting a North American Industry Classification System code of 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The notice clarifies that this is not a request for competitive proposals or solicitation of offers, but interested parties may submit their expressions of interest in writing to the designated government contact by the specified deadline. The contract process emphasizes that responses should be sent to Jason VanLuven, Contract Specialist, by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on June 19, 2009. The sole-source procurement aligns with FAR Part 13.5, which governs test programs for certain commercial items. The contract solicitation number is W91ZLK-09-T-0477, and the contracting office is located at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. This notice serves to inform potential interested entities of the government's intent to negotiate exclusively with MTS Systems Corporation based on their unique capabilities to fulfill the requirements of this specialized simulation enhancement project.