--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO ROSEMOUNT ANALYTICAL INC. FOR PROCESS MULTI-METHOD/CHANNEL ANALYZERS(MLT4 AND MLT1.

The U.S. Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, plans to award a sole source contract to Rosemount Analytical Inc. for the supply of new FM200 and oxygen analyzers. These analyzers must be compatible with existing sampling systems, power supply units, and data acquisition systems, reflecting the proprietary nature of the equipment required. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 335314, which pertains to electric lamp and related equipment manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for sole source negotiations due to the unique capabilities of the identified contractor. The notice, issued on December 20, 2006, serves to inform interested parties of the intent to negotiate exclusively with Rosemount Analytical Inc., located in Solon, Ohio. It is not a solicitation or request for proposals, but interested parties have the opportunity to submit their interest in writing by December 29, 2006, via the Government point of contact, Irene Mancuso. The contract specialist’s email was provided to facilitate communication. This procurement supports the Department of Defense’s need for specialized multi-method/multi-channel analyzers integral to ongoing operational requirements.