NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE One (1) Orsay Ultra high vacuum (UHV) high resolution scanning electron microscope (SEM) to be integrated with a Government-owned UHV scanning probe microscope (SPM) analytical system

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source based on compatibility. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with RHK Technology, Inc, 1050 E. Maple Road Troy, MI 48083-2813, for the purchase of one (1) Orsay Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) high resolution scanning electron microscope (SEM) that is to be integrated with a Government-owned UHV scanning probe microscope (SPM) analytical system.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, this notice does function as a Request for Information (RFI) for offeror's who believe they can meet the Government's requirement (see Section 9 below). Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Requirement:
CLIN 0001: Quantity one (1) Orsay Eclipse PLUS UHV Scanning Electron Microscope to be integrated into a Government-owned UHV RHK 3500 SPM-Analytical System, to include installation and training.

The Government does not intend to use Part 12 for this acquisition.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 30 August 2017 by email at rebecca.b.patterson.civ@mail.mil

Point of Contact for this notice is Rebecca Patterson, rebecca.b.patterson.civ@mail.mil, 301-394-5351.