70 -- MPE-S with SAASM GPS Cards

The U.S. General Services Administration’s Federal Technology Service plans to award a sole source contract to Rockwell Collins for the supply of MPE-S devices equipped with SAASM GPS Cards, specifically for Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. This contract is issued under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source, in addition to applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR 12 and 13.5. The solicitation calls for a total quantity of 1,200 units of MPE-S with Security Devices, part number 987-1856-023. The contract will be governed by provisions effective as of Federal Acquisition Circular 05-03. Although this is a sole source acquisition, other interested parties may submit information regarding their capability to fulfill the requirements by June 6, 2005, for the government to consider whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. Submissions should be sent via email to the designated GSA contact, Kristen L. Eaves. The procurement pertains to commodities under NAICS code 334511, and the contracting office is based in Atlanta, Georgia. This notice serves to inform potential suppliers and to gather market information rather than to initiate a competitive bidding process.