--CEP205-TTM Infantry earplug system with connection accessories.

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Army, REDCOM, Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the United States Army  Soldier System Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis with Communications Enhancement and Protective Systems (CEPS), 3700 Salem End Road, PO Box 311174, Enterprise, Alabama 36330-7329. These items are for soldiers communication enhancement in the field. Market research results identified only this technology out of 14 communications system responses, that is a commercially available ear plug design (rather than a headset earmuff) that could meet the Armys requirements and does not require a custom fit earpiece for each user. These features are all requirements under this procurement. Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. Greg Wilson (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by [email protected]. This synopsis expires March 23, 2005 at 12:00 pm local time.