Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source.docx

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) with Precision Tool Technologies, Inc., PO Box 763 Brainerd, MN 56401, for Lens Automation Trays.

5,012 lens automation trays for Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA). The lens automation trays shall be compatible with the MEISystem 4RacerTBA Edging System. The lens automation trays shall comply with Vision Council of America (VCA) standards. VCA is the industry standard for lens processing machines and associated laboratory equipment. The lens automation trays shall transport job orders, frames, and lens stock via automated conveyor belt into the MEISystem 4RacerTBA Edging System. The trays shall be rectangular with a minimum width of 212mm, a minimum length of 252mm, and a minimum height of 69mm. The trays shall have a depth of at least 8mm and recesses in the trays shall be at least 6mm below top of end wall to allow gripping from above by the edger robotic gripper. The trays shall be stackable and shall have a center divider for separation of frames and lenses. The trays shall not be white in order to differentiate from the trays used in the Surfacing Department.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

Precision Tool Technologies, Inc. is the only vendor that can provide trays that are specifically designed for use with the MEISystem 4RacerTBA Edging System. Therefore, no other vendor can meet the minimum requirements of the Government. No other distributors can provide the trays. Only Precision Tool Technologies, Inc. can provide lens automation trays that meet the minimum requirements of the Government.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information, or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source contract.

Capability statements are due by 10:00 AM Local Time, 15 February 2019. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: E-MAIL: usn.detrick.navmedlogcomftdmd.mbx.matrix@mail.mil.

The subject of the email shall reference “Notice of Intent – Lens Automation Trays”.