--eight (8)baseline Soldier Wearable Acoustic Targeting Systems (SWATS)

The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, plans to award a sole source contract to Planning Systems Inc. for the procurement of eight baseline Soldier Wearable Acoustic Targeting Systems (SWATS). This contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 as a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals nor a request for offers, but rather a notification of intent to contract directly with Planning Systems Inc. Interested parties may express their interest and capability via email, which will be considered solely for potential future competitive procurements. The deadline for responses is January 25, 2008, by 5:00 PM. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 334419, which relates to specialized manufacturing. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense agency identified as W6QK Acc Ccdc Sttc, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Additional questions regarding this contract can be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Thomas F. Roan Jr. This action ensures timely acquisition of critical wearable acoustic targeting technology to support soldier capabilities, emphasizing the strategic importance and proprietary nature of the equipment supplied by Planning Systems Inc.