Arbin Brand Cycler

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Arbin brand battery cycler. The compliant product is available solely from Arbin Corporation, as the required materials are only available through Arbin. The NAICS code is 334515 and the business size is 750 employees.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Arbin Corporation. The proposed action is for Arbin battery cycler and equipment, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Arbin Corporation is the only source of the required equipment, with no comparable item on the market. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Arbin Corporation. using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 11:59AM 04 December 2018. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 11:59AM on 12/04/2018 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.bonaiuto@navy.mil and Gary Whitney at gary.whitney@navy.mil.

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