Fourier-Transform Infrared Microscope

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
N0017424SIMACQR10049
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
8(a) Sole Source

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Indian Head, Maryland 20640, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This Special Notice is published by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), a component of the Department of the Navy, regarding the intent to award a non-competitive contract for a Fourier-Transform Infrared Microscope. The instrument will be used for non-destructive testing and analysis of chemical stability and reactivity of various samples under extreme conditions, which is critical for designing and developing advanced weapons.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform interested parties of NAVSEA's intent to award a sole-source contract to Bruker Scientific LLC for the required Fourier-Transform Infrared Microscope. The contract will be a firm fixed-price arrangement, and the procurement will be conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). The Special Notice includes key deadlines, with responses due by 3:30 p.m. EST on July 30, 2024. Eligible contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide clear and concise documentation indicating their capability to provide the required services.

Notice text

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

NSWC, IHEODTD Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC, IHEODTD) intends to award a contract on a non-competitive basis to:

BRUKER SCIENTIFIC LLC

For the following: Fourier-Transform Infrared Microscope

The instrument will be used for non-destructive testing and analysis of chemical stability and reactivity of various samples under extreme conditions, including high pressure and high temperature. This equipment will enable a detailed characterization of energetic materials at the microscopic level, which is critical for designing and developing the advanced weapons.

This action is be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is

334516. The FSC code is 6650 employees. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). 


This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotes. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete the proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 3:30 p.m. EST on 30-Jul-2024. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements, quotes, and capabilities to Sharon Cooper, via email: Sharon.cooper@navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability to provide these services.

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