--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with The Boeing Company for the rental of an altitude chamber and associated services, including labor, fuel (DL2), and miscellaneous materials required for testing three 15 KW generators. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as Boeing is identified as the only capable provider for this specialized requirement. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $11 million, and the contractor is classified as a large business. Interested parties may express their interest in writing, directed to the designated government point of contact, Rosalind McFadden, by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on June 30, 2008. This notice is strictly a notification of intent to negotiate sole source and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals or offers. The action ensures the Army will secure necessary altitude chamber services vital for generator testing while adhering to regulations that allow sole-source procurement due to the unique capabilities of the identified contractor.