Notice_of_Intent_SB1341-16-RQ-0150_Univ._Kentucky.pdf

FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ANNOUNCEMENT: Pre-solicitation Notice

CLASSIFICATION CODE: 70 General Purpose ADP Equipment Software, Supplies and

Support Equipment

SUBJECT: NIST Standard Reference Material Cigarette (SRM 1196)

SOLICITATION NUMBER: SB1341-16-RQ-0150

CONTACT POINTS: Judith Hicklin, Contract Specialist (301) 975-8838

Robert Cowins, Contracting Officer (301)975-8335

DESCRIPTION: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 6.302-1, with The University of

Kentucky for the acquisition of 4 million Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1196 cigarettes.

***** Sole source determination for this procurement is based on meeting the specific requirements of the SRM 1196 cigarettes. The SRM 1196 shall have the same physical specifications of the current test cigarette. This particular cigarette has been selected because early data indicates the SRM 1196 has the highest ignition propensity of any test cigarette examined. The Consumer Products Safety Commission’s federal standard for mattresses and mattress pads (16 CFR part 1632), upholstered furniture (16 CFR part 1634), and flammability standard for cellulose insulation (16 CFR part 1209) all require the use of the SRM 1196 cigarettes. The University of Kentucky has been identified as the only vendor capable of meeting this requirement. No other manufacturers, distributors, or re-sellers have been identified.

*****The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is

611310 – Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, with a small business size standard of

$27.5 M.

******A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition 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.

*****No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by July 5, 2016, 12:00 p.m., EST will be considered by the government.

Responses shall be submitted via email to judith.hicklin@nist.gov or robert.cowins@nist.gov.

mailto:judith.hicklin@nist.gov mailto:robert.cowins@nist.gov

Contracting Office Address:

100 Bureau Drive Bldg. 301, Mail Stop 1640

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001

Primary Point of Contact:

Judith Hicklin

Contract Specialist judith.hicklin@nist.gov

Phone: 301-975-8838

Secondary Point of Contact:

Robert Cowins

Contract Specialist robert.cowins@nist.gov

Phone: 301-975-8335 mailto:judith.hicklin@nist.gov