--Microwave Non-Destructive Delamination Imaging Inspection for Curved and Layered Ballistic Inserts.

The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, plans to award a sole source contract to Newport Sensors, Inc., located in Irvine, California, for the development of a Microwave Non-Destructive Delamination Imaging Inspection system specifically designed for curved and layered ballistic inserts. This contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing non-competitive procurement, and the government anticipates issuing a firm-fixed price contract. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation or request for proposals but rather a notification of intent to award. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and capabilities, which will be used solely to assess whether a future competitive procurement is warranted. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 541710 and responses in this regard were due by April 17, 2007. No solicitation package is available for this requirement. For additional information or questions, the designated contact is Thomas F. Roan Jr., Contract Specialist, reachable via email or phone as provided. The performance location and further specific contract details are not specified in the notice, indicating focus primarily on the technical development conducted by Newport Sensors to advance inspection capabilities for highly specialized ballistic protection materials for the Department of Defense.