63--NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE SOURCE

The Department of the Army plans to award a sole source contract to DRS Technical Services, Inc. for the purchase of the Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System-III. This system will integrate with the existing installation by DRS at Fort Jackson, ensuring compatibility and continuity of security operations. The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only the original system provider can fulfill the requirements. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties are invited to submit documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements within five days of the notice's publication. Such submissions may prompt consideration of a competitive procurement at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The contract falls under NAICS code 561621, with a Small Business Administration size standard of $12.5 million. This announcement serves only to notify potential vendors and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. If no responses are received within the specified timeframe, the contract will be awarded without further notice. For additional information, interested parties may contact the provided point of contact at the Department of Defense office located in Columbia, South Carolina.