The Government intends to award sole source utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to: Berndorf Belt Technology USA, 2525 Bath Road, Elgin, IL 60124. The proposed contract action is for Stainless Steel Belt for Single Axle Flat-trac 5318mm and Tandem Axle Flat-trac 8235mm. The NAICS is 334519 with a size standard of 500. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received by 9:00 AM EST, September 29, 2006. A determination by the Government not t o compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procure ment. Point of contact is Barbara M. Kuklinski, 410-278-0883; FAX 410-306-3863; EMAIL
[email protected].