--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO WEIBEL EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR A REAL TIME PROCESSOR TRACKING SYSTEM UPGRADE TO EXISTING SYSTEM

The U.S. Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, plans to negotiate exclusively with Weibel Equipment, Inc. for an upgrade to an existing Real Time Processor Non-Ranging Tracking System (RTP-2100). This sole source acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only Weibel Equipment, Inc. is considered capable of providing the required system upgrade. The contract falls under NAICS code 334511, which involves search, detection, and navigation instruments manufacturing, and the relevant size standard is 750 employees. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in writing by April 19, 2007, but this notice does not represent a solicitation for competitive proposals. The contract's objective is to enhance the current tracking system with the RTP-2100 upgrade, tailored specifically to the U.S. Army's needs. All communications regarding this intent can be directed to the Contract Specialist, Tanya Peel. The contract reflects the Department of Defense's reliance on specialized equipment from a single source to meet critical operational requirements, ensuring that Weibel Equipment, Inc. remains the sole negotiator for this procurement. The official announcement was posted on April 13, 2007, with performance and administrative management centralized at Aberdeen Proving Ground.