Gage Block Interferometer Upgrade

AFMETCAL at Heath OH intends to solicit and award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items for the purchase of Gage Block Interferometer Upgrade to Meredith Instruments, Inc. (Cage 0W0C7).  Meredith is the manufacturer of the original Laser and this procurement is for the upgrade of AFMETCAL's 16 original systems. Only Meredith Instruments can supply the new laser and power supply which will fit in the current configuration of the Interferometer and not require modification to the Interferometer. This procurement will provide the best value to the Government at this time. The Government envisions a Firm Fixed Price type contract.  The anticipated quantity is 16 units on the base contract.  The requirement is for Gage Block Interferometer Upgrade in accordance with the Purchase Description, which is available for download at this site. A copy of the approved J&A is also posted with this notification.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS.  No solicitation package will be issued.   A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.   All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by AFMETCAL.  Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required item within fifteen (15) days of this publication.  Interested parties should submit questions to Allen Kurella at allen.kurella@us.af.mil. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.