JCI-55 model analytical pyrolyzer

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT. The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, 6565 Surveillance Loop, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-1846 intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) soliciting from a single source. Only one source is capable of providing the required JCI-55 model analytical pyrolyzer, Columnex LLC, 3830 Valley Centre Dr Ste 705-552, San Diego CA 92130. NAICS Code 334516

The Aberdeen Test Center requires the purchase of a JCI-55 model analytical pyrolyzer. The system must operate on a curie point heating system and be compatible with an Agilent 7890 Gas Chromatograph. For specific information, please refer to the Specification attached. According to Columnex, they are the only authorized distributor for JAI Co. in the U.S. and provided a sole source letter from JAI Co. for confirmation. Please see the attachment labeled, "J & A" for further detail as to why this action is being negotiated solely with Columnex LLC, DUNS 065644778.

There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. Vendors who are not registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM by going on via web to https://www.sam.gov. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 04:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 15 MAY 2019.
Responses should be submitted electronically to tien.q.nguyen.civ@mail.mil

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

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