--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TO CAMBRIDGE SYSTEMS INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF SECURITY SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AT FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND.

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity plans to award a sole source purchase order to Cambridge Systems, Inc. for the installation of emergency door open pull station switches, along with additional cameras and video storage capabilities at Fort Detrick, Maryland. This procurement will be conducted without a solicitation document, and Cambridge Systems, Inc. is the sole intended recipient for this contract. However, the government invites any other firms capable of providing the same services to submit a written notification within 15 calendar days of the notice publication, including sufficient supporting details to demonstrate their qualifications. Submissions must be sent either by mail to the designated Contracting Officer at USAMRAA in Frederick, Maryland, or via email to the Contract Specialist, Mark Clinger. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The government will review all responses but retains the sole discretion to proceed with the sole source contract if no suitable competitors come forward. If no responses are received, the award to Cambridge Systems, Inc. will move forward as planned. This contract falls under NAICS code 443130, related to security system equipment installation, and is specific to installation activities at Fort Detrick.