This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for Solicitation Number: 193376 for a Sole Source procurement.  The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Rheinmetall Waffe Munition (Nico Pyrotechnik) for the acquisition of Sound & Flash 1 Bang Grenades.

 **PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.  However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the services as detailed above.  Responses may only be sent via e-mail to [email protected].  Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.  Submission of information does not guarantee this requirement to become a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  All submissions shall be submitted to the Government no later than September 10, 2009.  After which time, a Sole Source contract with Rheinmetall Waffe Munition is intended to be issued.  Late submissions of interest will not be considered for this procurement, but may be considered for future procurements.