Synopsis.docx

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

1. Class Code: 66

2. NAICS Code: 334516

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Purchase and installation of three (3) Electro-Mechanical Material Test System (EMMTS) and Bluehill Universal Testing (BHU) proprietary software upgrade and the trade-in and removal of three (3) government-owned EMMTSs

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX19Q0146

5. Set-Aside Code: __NA__________ {selected from drop-down}

6. Response Date: 09/03/2019

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

Aberdeen, MD 21005 United States of America

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 and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements based on Instron being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and therefore the only company with proprietary knowledge of the Government-owned EMMTs. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Illinois Tool Works Inc. doing business as Instron, 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA 02062, CAGE: 80160 for Purchase and installation of three (3) Electro-Mechanical Material Test System (EMMTS) and Bluehill Universal Testing (BHU) proprietary software upgrade and the trade-in and removal of three (3) government-owned EMMTSs.

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 03 September 2019 by 11:59EST by email at crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Crystal Demby, 301-394-5332, crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil.