--Intent to Solicit Sole Source

U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to DSM Dyneema, Mauritslaan 49, 6129 EL Urmond, Netherlands. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Ac quisition Procedures (SAP). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. DSM Dyneema is the only distributor of HB2 prelam, HB25 prelam and HB26 prelam fabric, which is the only fabric that will meet go vernment specifications for this requirement. The government intends to acquire these commercial items using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities/qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of co ntact no later than 1630 hours Eastern Time Zone 24 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 n ot 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 comunications 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: [email protected] with solicitation number, W91CRB-07-T-0157, referenced in the subject line.