Notice of Intent - Density Meter
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- Solicitation number
- FA910125QB004
- Agency
- Air Force Test Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tennessee 37389, United States
- Points of contact
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- Brooke Vandeman brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil +13404957
- Virginia Jones virginia.jones.6@us.af.mil 340-5872
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center (AFTC) located at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee intends to procure a new density meter to replace an aging instrument used in the AEDC Chem Lab. The required density meter must have a range of 0-3 g/cm3, operate between 0-100C, handle up to 10 bar (145 psi) pressure, and meet strict accuracy and repeatability requirements per ASTM D4052. The AFTC plans to sole-source this requirement to Anton Paar, a small business vendor under NAICS code 334516, using simplified acquisition procedures. A notice of intent has been issued, and the government will consider any responses received by 1:00 PM CDT on 24 October 2024 before making a final decision.
There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The current AEDC has two Anton Paar densitometers, one of which is over 20 years old and needs to be replaced. While the estimated value of the purchase does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, the Contracting Officer has determined that Anton Paar is the only reasonably available source. If no favorable responses are received by the deadline, a purchase order will be negotiated directly with Anton Paar.
Notice text
AFTC/PZIA located at Arnold AFB, TN intends to solicit and negotiate with a single source, Anton Paar (CAGE: 9EKU2), a small business vendor under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, to award a new, firm-fixed priced purchase order to meet the Government's requirement for a Density Meter meeting the specifications outlined in Attachment 1 - Density Meter Specification.pdf. The authority at FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) permitting other than full and open competition is being applied to meet the subject requirement, as use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW FAR Part 13 is being employed, the estimated value of the purchase does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), and the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, the Government will consider all responses received electronically by 1:00 PM CDT on 24 October 2024. A determination by the Government to not compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received may only be considered to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All questions and comments should be addressed to Ms. Virginia L. Jones, Contract Specialist, virginia.jones.6@us.af.mil, and Ms. Brooke Vandeman, Contracting Officer, brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil. If no favorable responses are received by the date mentioned above, a purchase order will be negotiated with the above-named source.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Density Meter Specification.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name Anton Paar Densitometer | Solicitation | |
| Notice of Intent - Density Meter | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Mobile Power Pack for Electromagnetic Current Generators | Solicitation | |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | Pre-Solicitation |
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