--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Vicksburg Consolidated Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to Flir Systems, North Billerica, MA, 01862-2598. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP )  only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Flir Systems manufactures the Flir TermaCAM EX320, which is the only product that will meet government specifications for this requirement. Only Flir prod ucts are compatible with the governments existing software. The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities/qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified p oint of contact no later than 15:30 hrs Central Time Zone on 12-July-2007. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the government to: contact@example.gov with solicitation number, W912HZ-07-FLIR, referenced in the subject line.