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Sole Source Procurement of Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger for Naval Research Laboratory

This notice announces the Naval Research Laboratory's intent to procure a custom Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger from PhoenixNMR LLC on a sole source basis. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source procurement to PhoenixNMR LLC - Product: Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (PCHE) - Custom-made, no part number or quantity specified - No other sources identified as capable of meeting requirements - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC code: 6640 - Acquisition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge sole source determination - No competitive proposals accepted unless equivalent capability is demonstrated - No service line items included

Technical and Business Details: - The PCHE is a specialized laboratory instrument for cryogenic applications - PhoenixNMR LLC is the only responsible source identified - The procurement is below the simplified acquisition threshold - Customization is required, limiting competition - Commercial vendors must provide clear evidence of equivalent capability to be considered

Description

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  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:

PhoenixNMR LLC

To furnish: Phoenix Cryogenic Heat Exchanger(PCHE) - This is a custom made item and no others sources are available.

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) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. 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.

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

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