--Embedded Sensor Network Technology/Testing

The Department of Defense, specifically the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TACOM) at Detroit Arsenal, plans to award a sole source contract to Solidica Inc. for the development and testing of embedded sensors and sensor networks for the US Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle. This contract, backed by the authority of FAR 6.302-1, will have a one-year duration and targets technology within NAICS code 333992, which pertains to industrial machinery manufacturing. The notice clarifies that the government intends to negotiate exclusively with Solidica Inc. for this current requirement, but it also invites other interested vendors to submit their capabilities via email by noon EST on July 15, 2006, to be considered for future related opportunities. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals for the current contract but serves to gauge the market and gather information on potential suppliers. Responses received will typically only influence whether later procurements are competed. The government reserves the right to proceed without competition based on this evaluation. All communications must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact, and no other submission methods will be accepted. The contract’s primary focus is on advancing embedded sensor technologies to enhance performance and testing within the USMC’s Light Armored Vehicle program.