--Intent to award sole source

The U.S. Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Quetron Services, Inc. for the continued maintenance and repair of the radio system at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows sole source negotiation without competitive bidding. The requirement falls under the NAICS code 811213, with a corresponding small business size standard of $6.5 million. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit a written expression of interest by the specified deadline. The deadline for responses is 3:00 PM Daylight Savings Time on March 21, 2008. The contracting specialist responsible for this action is Patricia J. Hensley, who can be contacted via email for further inquiries. The contract is part of the Department of Defense's efforts to ensure reliable maintenance support for critical communication infrastructure at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The sole source intent underscores the specialized nature of the services required and the established relationship with Quetron Services, Inc.