Cabinetry and Countertops

 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to                             to furnish:   

 cabinetry and countertops

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 In order to meet the minimum needs of our laboratory, we require cabinetry and countertops which: (1) Include phenolic resin countertops which are greengaurd certified. (2) Have standard construction that includes removable backs and removable bottoms. (3) Have cabinet bottoms that are pan-shaped to retain potential spills. (4) Drawer and door heads have double pan construction with non-corroding styrofoam for sound deadening. (5) Recessed handles in all drawers and doors. (6) Individual label holders on each drawer and door, (7) Integrate seamlessly and exactly matches our current cabinetry and countertops previously acquired and installed by LOC Scientific. For the Fume Hood:

• Fume hood shall be capable of passing the ASHRAE 110 test fully open running 52 cubic feet per minute of air flow

• Fume hood to include a keyed sash lock to prevent the hood from opening past 18” when in the locked position

• Fume hood to have a flush airfoil with countertop, secondary containment trough and safety bar.

• Fume hood airfoil to have an integral cord slot to allow cords to pass thru and the sash to be fully clos

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The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is337127 with the size standard of   Small The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is  6640.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Darren  Davis , email:  Darren.davis@nrl.navy.mil.  

Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.