EOS material, parts and powder

This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 

The government intends to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to EOS of North America, Inc. 28970 Cabot Dr. Ste 700, Novi, MI 48377-2978 for replacement parts, powders and material that cannot be accurately predicted for the Direct Metal Laser sintering machine in accordance with FAR Part 13.  All required products (material, powder and replacement parts) will be clearly identified along with the quantity per individual call. 

Please note that a BPA is not a contract.  A BPA is a streamlined method for acquiring products or services on an as-needed basis from qualified sources that are readily available thus eliminating the need for repetitive costly re-procurements.  All calls/orders must be acknowledged by selected vendors in order to be retained on the BPA calling list.  The Government will not be issuing a formal request for proposal (RFP) because this notice will result in BPAs.  In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice.  Past performance will be evaluated based upon quality and timeliness of delivery.  Individual call number shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $150,000.00 per call. A BPA may be issued for a five year period not to exceed 2021. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

In compliance with DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Instructions (May 2013), the Government will utilize Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to process vendor payments.

Interested parties are requested to provide their Cage Code and DUNS numbers for verification of the inclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Responsibility determinations will also precede issuance of a BPA and will be conducted in accordance with FAR 9.104.  Interested parties are encouraged to address the seven elements of responsibility contained in FAR 9.104 and complete FAR Clause 52.219-1.

Delivery shall be FOB destination to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114.  All BPA calls/orders shall be issued on a firm fixed price basis.  Companies interested in receiving a BPA shall submit the requested documentation no later than 20 May 2016 to the attention of  Doritha Newman, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, 17632 Dahlgren Road, Suite 157, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110 or via email to: doritha.newman@navy.mil

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov .

Response or questions concerning this announcement should reference synopsis number N00178-16-T-0065 and should be directed to Doritha Newman.

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