This is a Sole Source announcement.  No hard copy RFQ will be prepared or made available for distribution.  The Government intends to award on a firm fixed price contract to McDowell Research Co., Inc. 2000 Technology Pkwy, Newark, NY  14513-2175 for wearable 20W amplifier systems compatible with MBITR's frequency rage and modes of operation to be awarded IAW Simplified Acquisition FAR Part 13.  The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.  Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, all proposals received within three days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  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.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Questions may be directed via email to [email protected].  The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 335999 with a size standard of 500 employees.  Central Contractor Registration is required for all vendors doing business with Department of Defense.  Information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov.