U -- Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

The U.S. Department of State, intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to General Dynamics Decision Systems, Inc., 8201 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ for on-site Sectera Inline Network Encryption(KG-235) Training. The training will cover-in-depth technical applications of initialization, procedures, maintenance in conjunction with software management platform and involving networks protocol. Course Schedule Outline: 4 days, Schedule Number of Classes: 3 All interested parties should submit price data and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Department of State's needs. This acquisition is being process under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed order based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Time due for receipt of responses is April 23, 2004, 5:00 P.M. EST. The anticipated award date is April 27, 2004.