Automatic Distillation Analyzer

Solicitation Number: FA8601-24-Q-0085

Notice Type: Special Notice Synopsis:

The Aerospace Fuels Laboratory (AFPET/PTPLH) has a requirement for an Automatic Distillation analyzer per ASTM D86. The instrument is used to determine the quantitative distillation range of petroleum products such as gasolines, diesel fuels, kerosenes, solvents, special petroleum spirits and other group (0-4) hydrocarbons. This instrument is a requirement to support space launch partners at Cape Canaveral SFS, Air Force flight operations, investigative/incident response in the southeastern AOR of the United States. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under:

North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Business size standard: 1,000 employees.

The proposed source is Anton-Paar. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract regardless of responses that may be received 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. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received by 2:00 EDT on Tuesday, 21 May 2024.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: This procurement will be awarded on a sole source basis to Anton-Paar, which is a large business. Market Research was conducted and it was determined that no other sources can provide the Automatic Distillation Analyzer that meets all the minimum technical requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). This acquisition will not be a small business set aside since two or more small businesses cannot provide this requirement.

The Department of Defense (DOD) has determined the System for Award Management (SAM) to be the single DOD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the DOD. Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award for solicitations issued after 29 May 2012. You may contact SAM by telephone at 866-606-8220 or online at https://www.sam.gov.

The contact for this acquisition is Mrs. Jenna Sizemore and Mr. Zachary Huffman and can be reached at jenna.sizemore.1@us.af.mil and zachary.huffman.2@us.af.mil Any information shall be e-mailed to the contacts listed above, NO LATER THAN 2:00 EDT on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered.

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Attachments: 

1. Autodistillation Statement of Work

2. FA8601-24-Q-0085 Intent to Sole Source

3. Auto Distillation_Single Source Justification