Synopsis N68335-23-R-0193_Final.docx

Solicitation #: N68335-23-R-0193

Title: Qualification Services of Ultem 9085 Material in the Stratsys F900 Printer

PSC: H216

NAICS: 541380

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate a sole source contract to The National Institute for Avionic Research (NIAR), CAGE 1DPE1, located at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas 67208 for one (1) testing and certification package for the qualification of the Ultem 9085 material in the Stratasys F900 printer for usage in Navy aircraft. Deliverables shall consist of a test plan for execution of the work performed and recommendations for certification acceptance criteria, copies of all review and approval documents surrounding testing, reports, and data, including raw data and engineering values from tested coupons; as well as a statistical analysis report, and recommendations. The contract structure will include the option to procure ten (10) additional testing and certification packages in Option Year 1, and ten (10) additional testing and certification packages in Option Year 2.

This acquisition is being pursued under the sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements; therefore, a solicitation is not available for this procurement.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the government will consider all responses received within 15 calendar days after the date of publication of the synopsis. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.