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Sole source procurement for customized cylinders for existing equipment at Naval Research Laboratory

This notice announces a sole source procurement by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for customized cylinders. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy - Sole source vendor: Strem Chemicals, Inc. - Requirement: One-for-one cylinders customized to fit and designed for existing equipment - Equipment was originally designed by Strem Chemicals, Inc. - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - PSC code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) - Procurement method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination - The unique requirement is customization to existing equipment, making Strem Chemicals, Inc. the only responsible source

Commercial Opportunity: - Potential for other vendors to submit evidence of capability, but Strem Chemicals, Inc. is currently the only identified source - No additional products or services listed - No attachments with further details

Period of Performance: - Not specified in the notice

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:

Strem Chemicals, Inc., 7 Mulliken Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 U.S.A

To furnish: One-for-one cylinders that are customized to equipment already in place and designed by vendor.

 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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