--Notice of Intent to Sole Source: MDR-80C (Mission Data Recorder) for Kiowa Helicopters

The Directorate of Contracting at Fort Drum, New York, plans to award a sole source contract to TEAC Aerospace Technologies for the acquisition of 32 Airborne Digital Mission Data Recorders (MDR-80C) and removable memory modules (80RMM-FD16-USB) specifically designed for OH-58D CDS2 Kiowa helicopters used by the Fort Drum Combat Aviation Brigade. The procurement will be conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and will not be open to full and open competition, as permitted under FAR 6.302-1, based on the determination that TEAC Aerospace is the only source capable of fulfilling the requirement. The anticipated award date for this contract is February 29, 2008. This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposals, but rather a notification of intent to make a sole source award. The government’s decision to forgo competitive bidding is final but will consider any information received solely to decide if a competitive process should be pursued. Interested parties seeking additional information can contact the designated Contract Specialist via email. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 334511, reflecting its focus on electronic component manufacturing and support. The office responsible is W6QM MICC at Fort Drum, representing the Department of Defense.