Notice of Intent to Sole Source to DNV GL USA, Inc.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to DNV GL USA, Inc. to purchase mechanical testing services for measurements of fatigue and static crack growth rate, through the period of performance of July 31, 2021.  This is considered a sole source to DNV GL USA, Inc. because, to the best of the NETL’s knowledge based on market research conducted, DNV GL is the only company with the unique capability for carrying out in-situ measurements of crack growth rate in carbon steel under simultaneous cathodic polarization and stress in pressurized hydrogen corrosion environments.  No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL's requirement. 

This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal.  Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 4:00 PM ET on September 12, 2020.  Responses must be submitted in writing to Jennifer Scharrer, via email at Jennifer.Scharrer@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received. 

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.