A--Experienced Mathematician Services

Introduction: Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, on behalf of the US Army Combat Feeding Directorate (CF), intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to: Dr. Edward Ross, North Eastham, Ma 02651. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE. 1. Nature and description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs: Services by experienced mathematician in association with the Quality Kinetics project, various analysis shall be performed on project data. 2. A demonstration that the proposed contractor is the only source available to provide these services or goods (i.e. unique qualifications, proprietary rights, etc.): Contractor has performed similar services successfully for the Combat Feeding Directorate and requires no specialized training or orientation prior to performance of service. 3. A description of the market research that was conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason a market research was not conducted: Market research determined that the contractor's proposed contract price is within the industry standard salary range. 4. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: None 5. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required: None 6. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement to the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division via e-mail to: contact@example.gov no later than 4pm on April 26, 2010. Contracting Office Address: RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick CCRD-NA-SU, Natick Contracting Division Kansas Street, Building 1 Natick, MA 01760-5011 Point of Contact: Christine Sordillo, Contract Specialist +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov