D -- Mobile Mass Notification Trailer

The United States Air Force plans to negotiate a sole source contract with ADT Security Services, Inc. for the acquisition of one mobile mass notification trailer. This procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under an exception to full and open competition as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, due to the necessity for full compatibility with existing equipment currently in use. The anticipated award date for the contract was August 2, 2007. This announcement does not serve as a solicitation or request for competitive proposals, and any responses received will be used only to decide whether a competitive procurement might be pursued. The contract is managed under the solicitation number 7TC441 by the Department of Defense, specifically the 502nd Contracting Squadron at JBSA Lackland, Texas. The primary contacts for this contract are Contracting Officer Tracy E. Harris and Contract Specialist Anita A. Guadiano. Interested parties may inquire directly via the provided contact information, but the government retains sole discretion over any responses. The contract falls under NAICS code 334290, relating to communications equipment manufacturing. The procurement emphasizes compatibility with current systems deployed by the Air Force, reinforcing the sole source justification for this purchase.