52--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 point of contact for this action is Jason VanLuven, Contract Specialist, email [email protected]. The U.S. Research and Development Command; Directorate of Contracting, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to negotiate solely as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1. MTS Systems Corporation, 14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2290. The contractor shall provide Bridge Crossing Simulator Enchancement, including the integration of new items with existing equipment, control code and algorithms. North American Industry Classification System NAICS for this requirement is 334519 and the size standard is 500. Interested persons may identify their interest, in writing to the Government point of contact. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 1600 PM Eastern Standard Time, 19 June 2009; This notice of intent is not ta request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers.