D -- Notice of Intent to Award A Sole Source Procurement

The government intends to award a sole source contract to Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation for the supply of transponders supporting military operations in Iraq, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a formal solicitation and does not invite quotations or proposals. No solicitation documents are available, and telephone inquiries will not be entertained. The government emphasizes that any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government; otherwise, the purchase will proceed without further notice. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 AM EST on March 17, 2008, to the designated email address. The contract notice is associated with solicitation number W91GDW08Q4020 and falls under NAICS code 517919. The contracting office is part of the Department of Defense, with the point of contact being Contracting Officer Steven A. Hamilton. While the notice signals the government's intent to award directly, the discretion to pursue competition remains solely with the government. The office address is APO, AE 09365, and the procurement aims to support ongoing military missions, highlighting the critical nature of the equipment being provided.