Amendment 1: The purpose of this Amendment is to correct the description in CLIN 0001. Notice of intent to award sole soure to Olympus NDT, Inc. for the procurement of i-Speed camera and controller.

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13 (open market under SAT). The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tennant Division, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21005 has a requirement to procure the following items:

CLIN 0001 One (1) i-Speed 3 16GB color camera 1280 X 1024 Resolution @ 2,000 fps MAX 150,000 fps 1s shutter. Standard set includes: Power Supply Gigabit Ethernet Crossover Cable Composite Video Cable S-Video Cable Feature Connector Cable Mains Cable x3 (UK, USA/Japan, Europe) Pickle Switch PC Software - Control Get Started Guide CF Card, Adapter Battery Transport Case. Part Number K10008451.

CLIN 0002 One (1) i-Speed Controller Display Unit CDU. Part Number K750428

The intended delivery date for the item(s) is September 29, 2012.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) sole source order/contract to Olympus NDT, Inc. This camera will be a drop in addition to the existing custom built high speed video analysis system designed by Olympus. No other camera can be used due to patent restrictions. This firm is the sole developer/manufacturer /distributor of the product. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333315 and the Business Size Standard is 500.

All responses received within ten (10) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Time, Thursday August 30, 2012. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.

For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Ms. Tyce Bell, tyce.l.bell.civ@mail.mil. Posting date of this requirement is August 21, 2012. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.