W--INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO QINETIQ NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR LEASE OF THE TALON GENERATION IV UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE (UGV)

The U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with QinetiQ North America, Inc., located in Waltham, MA, for the lease of the Talon Generation IV Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). This decision follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which permits non-competitive negotiations under specific circumstances. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 334511, with a size standard of 750 employees. Although this notice is not a solicitation for offers or competitive proposals, interested parties may submit their written interest by noon Eastern Standard Time on December 6, 2010. The contracting action is managed by the Aberdeen Contracting Division, with Irene Heitzer serving as the point of contact. The purpose of this contract is to lease a specialized unmanned ground vehicle designed for defense applications. The scope underscores the Army's need for advanced robotic technology, with QinetiQ North America being the sole provider capable of fulfilling these technical requirements. The notice emphasizes transparency by inviting interest despite the sole source nature of the procurement, ensuring that the government complies with procurement regulations while addressing its operational needs.