Notice of intent to award sole source purchase order for shock testing

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis with Hi-Test Laboratories, Inc., 1104 Arvon Rd, Arvonia, VA 23004, for heavyweight shock testing on the AS-44775/U Antenna.

SSC Pacific is required to comply with OPNAVINST 9072.2A, (https://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/09000%20General%20Ship%20Design%20and% 20Support/09-00%20General%20Ship%20Design%20Support/9072.2A.pdf) which designates Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) as the governing authority for shock testing. Hi-Test Laboratories is the only facility approved by NAVSEA to perform this test.

Simplified Acquisitions Procedures under FAR Part 13 apply. The applicable NAICS Code is 541380 and the business size standard is $15 million.

Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement of providing these services may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis, and must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted IN WRITING via e-mail to micah.sandusky@navy.mil.

All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/.

To respond to this announcement, you must be registered to the SPAWAR E-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. Responses are due by 10:00am PST on 18 April 2017.

Anticipated Contracting Date: Awarded NLT 05 May 2017, 5:00 p.m. PST Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: Sole Source Award Contractor: Hi-Test Laboratories, Inc., 1104 Arvon Rd, Arvonia, VA 23004 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Federal Supply Code: AJ44 North American Industry Classification Code: 541380 Other Information: Anticipated period of performance: 4 months