Mobile testing device

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT. The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, 6001 Combat Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(a)(i)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required to AVL Test Systems, Inc., 47603 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170. NAICS Code is 336390, Business Size Standard Size is 500.
The following items will be procured:
AVL KMA Mobile (High Flow Capacity) that includes:

Clin 0001 - Mobile High Consumption Measurement including startup and commissioning for 1st System, Qty: 1 each

Clin 0002 - One Time Engineering Effort/Onsite start up/commissioning support

Clin 0003 - Packaging and Handling

The U.S. Army Test Center requires one (1) mobile fuel consumption measuring system capable of supporting large diesel engines that allows ATC to measure fuel consumption rates up to 500 liter per hour. This testing device is completely compatible with existing systems which permits a direct exchange and a common controls interface. AVL Test Systems, Inc. manufactures in-vehicle fuel consumption measurement systems used for on the road testing. AVL is the designer and manufacturer of the required system that provides large diesel engine calibrated fuel consumption measurements in a mobile environment. The required testing device is proprietary and there are currently no resellers authorized.

Please see the attachment labeled, "justification" for further detail as to why this action is being negotiated solely with AVC Test Systems, Inc., Cage Code: 1MKS8.

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 2:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 21 September 2017.
Responses should be submitted electronically to Sharon.a.gary.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