Brand name only - band-IT-idex P/N UL8169

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Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division has a requirement for Band-Clamps in support of the TR-343 Transducer Depot Repair Facility operated at NSWC Crane. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) will be as follows: CLIN 0001 TR-343 Band-Clamp (P/N 7521295).

The anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will have a five-year ordering period with an estimated minimum quantity of 200 boxes and a maximum quantity of 1,000 boxes. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination by NSWC Crane personnel with an acceptance period of 15 days. Delivery will be FOB Destination to Naval Surface Warfare Center; Bldg 41NE; 300 Hwy 361; Crane, IN 47522-5001. Orders will be placed against the contract on a sole-source basis. This will be a commercial acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about 18 June 2012 and is expected to close on or about 18 July 2012.



The anticipated contract is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.

2304(c)(1), only one responsible source IAW FAR 6.302-1. An offer will be solicited from Band-It IDEX, 4799 Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80216-3222. It has been determined that the Government requirement can only be met by one manufacturer since no other vendors possess the knowledge or capabilities to meet the Government’s minimum requirements. The UL8169 Band-Clamps are protected by patents 6014792 and 5566726 awarded to Band-It IDEX. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.



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It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FBO and NECO websites for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation.

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Solicitations may be downloaded from the websites listed above. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed. Offers must be submitted in the format specified in the solicitation. Submitting a bid from the NECO website by clicking on “Submit Bid†does not guarantee offers will be received by the proper person in the correct format.



Government point of contact is Ms. Laura Armes, Code CXMQEH, at telephone 812-854-4748, or e-mail laura.armes@navy.mil (preferred). Complete mailing address is: Commander, NSWC Crane Division, ATTN: Laura Armes; Code CXMQ, Bldg 2035; 300 Highway 361; Crane, IN 47522-5001.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered. Please refer to the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.