Microcalorimeter TAM IV

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competitive basis the following:

Microcalorimeter 20 mL TAM IV

VSP-300 CYCLER MODULE

VSP-300 CYCLER BOARD

LIFTER 20ML AMP CYCLER W AMP COIN CELL

COIN-CELL EXT CALIBRATION HEATER KIT

TAM/CYCLER INTEGRATION SOFTWARE

This requirement is sole sourced to TA Instruments – Waters L.L.C.159 Lukens Dr., New Castle, DE 19720. This combination of components and system accessories is the only set of parts that will fit with existing TAM IV instrument, OEM TA Instruments – Waters L.L.C

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing they can provide the products fulfilling the requirements, may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893624Q0252 and must provide a capability statement that clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, or reliability of the product without causing programmatic hardship. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency respond to Andrea Farrell by email at: andrea.m.farrell7.civ@us.navy.mil.

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