Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Benchtop, Solid State, 193 nm Laser Ablation System

Added: Mar 04, 2009 8:15 am US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with New Wave Research of Fremont, CA for a solid state laser ablation system. The Government requires a benchtop, solid state laser ablation system operating at 193 nm, and New Wave Research is the only source that offers such a system.



Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Springfield, VA and is required within 16 weeks after receipt of order.



The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516, and the size standard is 500 employees.



The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with New Wave Research. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can perform the requirement. A determination to compete this action based on the responses received is at the sole discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via email to cynthia.young@dhs.gov. Verifications of receipt of responses are the sole responsibility of the contractor. If no responsive statements are received by 11 March 2009 at 3:00 pm EST, an award will be made to New Wave Research.