J--This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.

The U.S. Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Electro-Optical Imaging, Inc., the original manufacturer and sole proprietor of the E-O Imaging Model 603/606 Video Trackers currently used at the Aberdeen Test Center. Under this contract, Electro-Optical Imaging will utilize proprietary information to upgrade and retrofit these video trackers. This action is based on the authority outlined in FAR 6.302-1, permitting non-competitive negotiations due to the unique capabilities of the contractor. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and responses must be submitted by 1:00 PM EST on December 16, 2009. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System codes 334516 and 334519, relating to the manufacturing of electronic components. The point of contact for this contract is Jason VanLuven, Contract Specialist at the U.S. Army Contracting Agency. The contract is intended to support the Department of Defense’s operational requirements at Aberdeen Proving Ground.