NSWCCD Purchase of One (1) Discovery TGA 5500, Installation and Training
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016725Q0044
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to procure one Discovery TGA 5500 thermogravimetric analyzer, along with installation and training services, through a sole-source acquisition from TA Instruments - Waters, LLC. The procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b), with the Contracting Officer determining that only one source is reasonably available. Interested parties may submit capability statements by December 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, though this is not a formal competitive solicitation. Responses must include pricing, FOB point, contact information, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to meet the specified technical requirements and provide the specialized analytical laboratory instrument with precise performance specifications.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category, with the NAICS code 334516 having a small business standard of 1,000 employees. TA Instruments is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only authorized source for this specific analyzer, replacing an existing Q500 model. The contract includes two primary line items: the TGA 5500 system (part number 956000.901) and installation/training services (part number 999800.528). Delivery is required within 30 days after contract award to NSWC Carderock in West Bethesda, MD, with installation and training to be performed between January 1 and September 30, 2025. The place of performance is specified as Westlake, MD 20817, and the procurement falls under the Laboratory Equipment and Supplies product service code (6640).
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit with TA Instruments – Waters, LLC for One (1) Discovery TGA 5500, Installation and Training. The NAICS code is 334516 and the Small Business Standard is 1,000 employees.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20241115. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 12:00 PM EST on 18 December 2024. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 12:00 PM EST on 18 December 2024 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.
Responses to this notice are due on or before 12:00 PM EST on 18 December 2024 by email at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.
Point of Contact for this notice is Michael Brodie, 757-600-8579, michael.s.broide7.civ@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0016725Q0044 Minimum Specifications.pdf | ||
| N0016725Q0044_Combined.pdf | ||
| PR 1301212251 Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf |
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