Notice of intent to award a sole source contract

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT: The Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Edgewood Division intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Bruker BioSpin Corp. located at 15 Fortune Drive, Billerica, MA 01821. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516 with a size standard of 500 Employees.

Edgewood Chemical Biological requirement for a replacement digital console for their existing Bruker Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) 500 MHz system. The console model is the AVANCE III HD. The Government intends to establish a firm-fixed-price for one console. The proposed effort will be solicited on the basis of other than full and open competition pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm that believes it can meet the specifications above may give written notification to the point of contact below no later than 12:00 P.M., (EST) on 19 SEP 2015. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the precise items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All correspondence shall be written and sent via electronic mail to the Contracting Officer, Michael Velez, at Michael.a.velez32.civ@mail.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.