--FlexTest GT Control System

Vicksburg Consolidated Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to MTS Systems Corporation, 14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2290, for a FlexTest GT Control System. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)  only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organiza tions may submit their capabilities/qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 1000 hrs Central Time Zone on 13 August 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 not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretio n of the government. Oral communications 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: Traci.K.Hoofman@mvk02. usace.army.mil.