--Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract for parts to repair government-owned Ultimate Building Machine 120 (UBM-120) and Ultimate Building Machine 240 (UBM-240).

The Department of Defense, through the W7NK Uspfo Activity in Great Falls, Montana, intends to award a sole source contract to M. I. C. Industries, Inc., located in Reston, Virginia. This contract involves the purchase of specific parts and equipment for the repair and maintenance of government-owned Ultimate Building Machine models UBM-120 and UBM-240. The items include various comprehensive spares, heavy-duty trailer-mounted multi-coil feeders, seamer units with different voltage specifications, and a foundation form system. The acquisition will be conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1). The contract will be a firm fixed price agreement, reflecting a predetermined price for the delivered items. This notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations, and no contract award will be based on any responses to the notice. The anticipated contract award date is September 19, 2008. The procurement follows NAICS code 333120, representing machinery manufacturing, and is focused on fulfilling maintenance needs for specialized government equipment. For further information or inquiries, Ruth Mortag can be contacted at the provided phone number.