A02_-_Synopsis_(Sole_Source)_[Non-RFI_version]_19Q0094.pdf

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

1. Class Code: J

2. NAICS Code: 811219

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Preventative Maintenance on the Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) JEOL JEM-

ARM200F

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX19Q0094

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 04/17/2019

7. Place of Performance:

US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi Contracting Division

2800 Powder Mill Rd Adelphi, MD 20783-1138

8. Description:

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) – Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements based on proprietary issues. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with JEOL USA, INC., 11 Dearborn Rd, Peabody, MA 01960-3862, CAGE: 51043, for Preventative Maintenance Services for one (1) base year, and four (4), one (1) year options on the existing, Government owned JEOL JEM-ARM200F TEM.

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 04/17/2019 at 11:59 AM EST by email at walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil

Point of Contact for this notice is Walker Hare, 301-394-1088, walker.t.hare.civ@mail.mil

X Ariel M. Amey