Synopsis-RFI (Sole Source using 6.302-1).doc

Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition & Request for Information (RFI)

1. Class Code: 59

2. NAICS Code: 334511

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Autonomous Real Time Electric and Magnetic Integrated Sensor (ARTEMIS) Zynq System Hardware and Support

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-21-R-0020

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 03/02/2021

7. Place of Performance: US Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground

Adelphi Contracting Division

2800 Powder Mill Road

Adelphi, MD 20783-1138

8. Description: The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source” based on no other company can provide compatible hardware and proprietary support with the current Government-owned ARTEMIS Systems.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Nanotok LLC, 3075 Raccoon Point Road, Eastsound, WA, 98245-9429, USA for Autonomous Real Time Electric and Magnetic Integrated Sensor (ARTEMIS) Zynq System Hardware and Support.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, this notice does function as a Request for Information (RFI) for offeror’s who believe they can meet the Government’s requirement (see Section 9 below). Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

9. Requirement: The Government requires the procurement of Autonomous Real Time Electric and Magnetic Integrated Sensor (ARTEMIS) Zynq System Hardware and Support Services. Hardware for this requirement include the following:

- An 8-channel ARTEMIS Mobile UGS system

- 16-channel ARTEMIS Mobile UGS systems

- 8-channel ARTEMIS baseboard and processor

- 8-channel ARTEMIS baseboard, processor, and signal conditioner

- 16-channel ARTEMIS baseboard and processor

- 16-channel ARTEMIS baseboard, processor, and signal conditioner

- 8-channel ARTEMIS-based Mobile Power Meters

- 1mW, 10Hz - 1 kHz AC rectangular magnetic sensor loops

- 30 Hz -130 kHz AC magnetic sensor loops

- Control boards for loop sensors

- 8-pin Molex pico blade to picoblade connector

- 2-m, cables with 7 shielded twisted pair conductors and 14-pin FGG1K314 Male Lemo plugs

- 14p_Double Lemo bulkhead

- Lemo dustcaps This contract effort will use the knowledge attained while working under previous agreements to produce and deliver various versions of the ARTEMIS system, related components, software tools, spare parts and follow up user support. The Contractor shall also provide user support, training, engineering production support and software updates related to the use and custom development of delivered products. This shall include support for hardware such as the various versions of ARTEMIS, magnetic sensors, and related peripherals.

The Government does not intend to use Part 12 for this acquisition.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 11:59 Eastern Time, 03/02/2021 by email at william.nuamah.civ@mail.mil Point of Contact for this notice is William Nuamah, 301-394-0755, william.nuamah.civ@mail.mil

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