--Intention of awarding Sole Source to Valpart International.

The U.S. Army, Fort Carson, Colorado intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order with Valpar International Corp. for the Joule FCE Premium Package. This is a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) and (FAR 13.501). THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES, however; any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 5 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in SUFFICIENT detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed above. Responses received will be evaluated, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion for the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation. Responses are due 15 September 2008, 09:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted.