--Notice of Intent to issue a FFP contract to EADS.

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), supporting the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), plans to award a firm fixed price contract for the development of an EADS Future Medical Shelter System (FMSS) module. This contract will be negotiated on a sole source basis with the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), Defence and Security, Deutschland GmbH, located in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The procurement is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation provision that allows sole source contracting when only one responsible source is available and no other supplies or services meet agency requirements. This contract opportunity was announced on September 5, 2007, under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-070905-001. The notice did not specify set-aside status or specific NAICS code information. Interested parties with questions or comments regarding the procurement are directed to contact the designated representative via email. The mission focus is centered on advancing medical shelter technology to support military medical operations through collaboration with a specialized international contractor possessing unique capabilities in this area.