Lock-in Amplifiers

The Government received a question asking us to further explain the following statement. "Stanford Research Systems Inc. possess the proprietary rights of the system and how it interacts with the Government owned equipment. Therefore, based on market research conducted Stanford Research Systems Inc. is the only supplier that can offer Lock-in Amplifiers." To further explain, the Government currently possesses automation software that was written to work with the current government standards and the Stanford Research Systems Inc. Lock-in Amplifiers. The government requires Lock-in Amplifiers that will work with current written automation software..

AFMETCAL at Heath OH intends to solicit and award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price 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 Lock-in Amplifiers to Stanford Research Systems Inc. (Cage 67276). Stanford Research Systems Inc. possess the proprietary rights of the system and how it interacts with the Government owned equipment. Therefore, based on market research conducted Stanford Research Systems Inc. is the only supplier that can offer Lock-in Amplifiers. The Government envisions a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The anticipated quantity is 10 each. The requirement for Lock-in Amplifiers are in accordance with the Purchase Description and data requirements, which are available for download at this site.

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 convincing evidence to Allen Kurella, AFMETCAL. Convincing evidence shall be submitted through AMRDEC Safe at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/. Convincing evidence submitted in electronic forms other than through AMRDEC Safe are not permissible and will not be considered.

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