T -- IMAGERY SURVEILLANCE AND RECON

The Government intends to award a sole source purchase order to Coastal Defense Inc., located in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, for providing Imagery Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services. The contract involves ISR coverage utilizing streaming full motion video (FMV) from a single engine aircraft equipped with a forward-looking infrared sensor ball, with the aircraft required to support a data link radio. This notice clarifies that the government has decided not to pursue competitive proposals and that this determination rests solely with the Government. Although this is not a solicitation for competition, interested parties may submit information regarding their capabilities and qualifications for consideration. Responses must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 30, 2007, to the designated point of contact, Connie Burgess, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract is identified under solicitation number Reference-Number-F73STS71440001 and falls within the NAICS code 519190. The Government’s primary aim is to ensure the most suitable service provider is selected for timely ISR support using specialized aircraft technology, and any information received will help determine whether a competitive process should be initiated in the future.