Notice of intent to sole source

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Description:

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority only one responsible source based on the company being the sole manufacturer and developer of the products with the specifications for the combination of force and torque. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with MTS Systems Corporation, 14000 Technology Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344-2247 for:

MTS planar biaxial mechanical testing system with torque, one (1) each
Axial-torsional grips, 1 set, PN 647.10A-11, one (1) each
Manifold-tee, pressure 97MM,2 IN SAE C61, one (1) set, PN 053-924-501
Manifold-tee, return 90MM, 2 IN SAE C61, one (1) set, PN053-924-601
Port plug- 2 quote mark code 61 with -24 boss port, two (2) sets, PN046-839-002
Adapter-boss/tube -24 mboss X -24 tube, two (2) sets, PN010-024-112
Adapter-boss/npt -24 mboss X 1 1/2NPT,MA, one (1) set, PN 010-023-609
Valve-check,mod poppet 1 1/2 JIC X 1 1/2, one (1) set, PN 006-847-910
Valve-check,mod poppet 1 1/2 JIC X 1 , one (1) set, PN 006-847-928
SAE flange kit w/o-ring 2 quote mark C61 hex. hd b, one (1) set, PN 052-798-406
Cable assy-adapt, HPS dual cont-sgl pump, one (1) set, PN 005-407-801
Misc hardware - local purchase, one (1) set
Travel charge, one (1) set
FSE Labor, eight (8) sets
Calibration, one (1) set
Routine Maintenance, one (1) set
Fluid Care, one (1) set
Seal kit- act 370.10&25 100knstep/hydbrg, one (1) set, PN 005-407-801
Travel charge, one (1) set
Additional day zone charge, one (1) set
FSE Labor, 24 sets


This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, 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.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 14 May 2015 at 11:59pm by email at nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@mail.mil

Point of Contact for this notice is Nicole Hernandez, (575) 678-4979, nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@mail.mil