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Sole Source Procurement of Rheometer and Accessories for Naval Research Laboratory

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to issue a sole source procurement for a rheometer and related services: - The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will procure a rheometer, accessories, and installation services exclusively from TA Instruments - TA Instruments is named as the only vendor capable of meeting the technical requirements - The procurement is classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities are disclosed in the notice - The acquisition will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination - The place of performance is the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC - This is not a competitive solicitation; it is a sole source justification - The opportunity is for both equipment (rheometer and accessories) and installation services

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to TA INSTRUMENTS to furnish:

RHEOMETER, ACCESSORIES, AND INSTALLATION

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516        with the size standard of 1000  .   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640   .

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Richard Key , email:   richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.  

Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email. 

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