N--Installation of a Dynamometer System

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, plans to negotiate exclusively with A&D Technologies Inc. to provide application support, instruction, consultation, alterations, and complete installation of a custom Dynamometer System. The contractor holds proprietary rights to the design and components of this system, making them the sole source capable of delivering these services. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 334519 with a size standard of 500. The notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, but other firms may submit written notifications if they believe they can fulfill the requirements. The government retains full discretion to decide whether to compete the acquisition based on these notifications. Responses must be submitted by September 19, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. EST to the designated contact, Shakina Welch, via email. The contract, titled "Installation of a Dynamometer System" and identified by solicitation number W91ZLK11T0442, is managed by the Department of Defense at the Aberdeen Proving Ground office. This action is conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, allowing for sole-source negotiation due to the unique proprietary nature of the system offered by A&D Technologies Inc.