Synopsis Sole Source Non-RFI version 25Q0049.doc

Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition

1. Class Code: 6635

2. NAICS Code: 334519

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - One (1) 10 kilonewton (kN) Mechanical Loading Stage with an Integrated Laser Heating System

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX25Q0049

5. Set-Aside Code: NA

6. Response Date: 15 Days After Posting

7. Place of Performance: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi Contracting Division

Army Research Laboratory

Shipping and Receiving

6375 Johnson Road, Bldg 321

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA

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 proprietary technology and compatibility requirements. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Psylotech, Inc., 1616 Payne St, Evanston, IL, 60201-3032 (CAGE: 5QBW6), for One (1) 10 kilonewton (kN) Mechanical Loading Stage with an In-Situ Integrated Direct Laser Heating System.

Specifically, the 10 kN Mechanical Loading Stage with an In-Situ Integrated Direct Laser Heating System must:

1) Have an actuator with a minimum force capacity of 10 kN or greater.

2) Have in-situ integrated laser heating system capable of reaching temperatures up to 2500 degrees Celsius (°C) with heating rates adjustable from 100 to 1000°C/second. The laser heating must have a closed loop feedback control to ensure proper temperature has been reached and maintained while test specimen is undergoing loading. In addition, the directed heat energy from the laser source must offer an open style platform, i.e. the laser head must be situated a few mm away from the specimen surface.

3) Must be compatible with the existing Government-owned Psylotech 1.6 kN micro test system (µTS).

4) Be available in a benchtop form factor and not floor standing model mechanical load frame. Due to laboratory space restrictions, the physical dimensions shall not exceed approximately 700mm x 200mm x 120 mm (height x width x depth), and the weight must not exceed 25 kilograms.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, 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.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 5PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EST) 15 DAYS AFTER POSTING by email at richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Contracting Officer Caleb Baisden - 520-672-9577 / richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil

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