T--This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.

The U.S. Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, located in Washington, D.C., to provide publication, distribution, and peer-review services for a series of articles that outline the public health approach to injury prevention. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 511120, with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract specialist overseeing this procurement is Jason VanLuven. This notice serves as an announcement of the intent to award and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Responses or interest regarding this award must be submitted by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 21, 2009. The acquisition will follow the test program guidelines for certain commercial items under FAR Part 13.5. The contractor’s primary responsibility will be to manage the peer-review process and disseminate the articles aimed at injury prevention, supporting the Department of Defense’s goals in public health communications.