16 -- Fast Rope Kits

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to issue a contract to Aero Products, Tempe, AZ for two Fast Rope Kits (Insertion/Extraction Kit for the UH1 Helicopter). CBP intends to solicit only one source under the authority defined in FAR 6.302-1. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Any firm that believes it can meet the requirements of this Notice must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer not later than 17 August 2007. A firm submitting information should provide supporting evidence in sufficient detail to demonstrate the capability of the firm/product to provide the Fast Rope Kits for the UH1 Helicopter. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer at: [email protected]. No telephone submission of information will be accepted. 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 of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the Sole Source contract.