2. 5K and 10K Load Cells

AFMETCAL at Heath OH intends to solicit and award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items for the purchase of 2.5 K and 10 K Load Cells to Tovey Engineering Inc. (Cage 1TY59). Tovey Engineering Inc. are the only manufacturer and possess the proprietary rights to the load cells that are compatible with the Tovey Engineering Inc. P/N C3-100 Vertical Force Press and 9150 Digital Indicator. Therefore, based on market research conducted Tovey Engineering Inc. is the only supplier that can offer the required Load Cells. The Government envisions a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The anticipated quantity is 20 each 2.5 K Load Cells and 10 each 10K Load Cells in FY19. The requirement is for 2.5K and 10K Load Cells in accordance with the Purchase Description which is available for download at this site.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by AFMETCAL. Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required item within fifteen (15) days of this publication. Interested parties should submit questions to Thomas Carson, AFMETCAL, 813 Irving Wick Dr. W., Horton Building, Heath, OH 43056-1199. Facsimile submissions to 740-788-5157 are permissible with the follow-up of an original sent by mail. Electronic submissions to thomas.carson.2@us.af.mil are permissible.

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