Notice of Intent to Sole Source- TubeWriter 360

The Naval Supply (NAVSUP) Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (FLCJ), FL intends to issue a sole source award for the procurement of a TubeWriter 360 and four Printing Racks to California Advanced Labeling, Inc. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), California Advanced Labeling, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and sole provider of the TubeWriter 360, all associated accessories, maintenance/calibration, and training. The TubeWriter 360 is patented and only distributed by California Advanced Labeling, Inc. California Advanced Labeling, Inc. is the equipment designer and, as such, has full proprietary rights and they are not releasing it to any vendor. The TubeWriter 360 is the only direct high-speed alphanumeric printing system that meets the Government needs due to several key proprietary elements. The TubeWriter 360 is the only high-speed inkjet printer that prints directly on curved tubes and PCR plates (flat surfaces), is solvent safe, and can last through freeze-thaw cycles as well as boiling water. Standard labels made with a label maker will not work, as they are not small enough, lose their adhesiveness over time, and the ink fades with temperature changes. Additionally, labels can interfere with putting plastic ware into machines (PCR plates) as the tolerances will not allow for standard labels.   The applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) code that this work falls under is 334118, Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size of 1000 employees. This notice of intent is for information purposes only.  All sources eligible to provide this requirement must respond in writing.  Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide this requirement as outlined above.  A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response.  If no responses are received, within two (2) calendar days after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable items are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining this product through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made.  Response to this notice is to be sent to jacklyn.m.roberts2.civ@us.navy.mil.