--Digital Automotive Air Conditioning Trainers

The Government plans to award a sole source contract to Hampden Engineering Corporation for the procurement of digital automotive air conditioning trainers equipped with folding legs, along with laptop computers and heavy duty travel cases. This acquisition will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the authority of FAR 6.302-1, meaning it will not be competitively solicited. The contract falls under NAICS code 335999 with a size standard of 500 employees. Although this notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals, the Government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability by submitting proposals by June 13, 2006. The decision to proceed with a sole source contract or to open competitive bidding rests solely with the Government based on any responses received. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically through the W6QK Acc-apg Director office located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The main point of contact for this acquisition is Barbara M. Kuklinski, who can be reached via phone, fax, or email for any inquiries. The purpose of this notice is primarily to gather information to assist the Government in determining whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. The contract aims to support training capabilities related to automotive air conditioning systems by providing specialized digital trainers and the associated equipment necessary for their operation and transport.