PMEL Air Bearing Calibration Shaker

Solicitation Number: FA8601-25-Q-0022

Notice Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)

Synopsis:

The Accelerometer Calibration Workstation that is being used by PMEL is manufactured by the Modal Shop. It is a highly specialized piece of equipment that is only manufactured by that vendor. The components for that workstation are also only manufactured by that vendor. Replacement components are only available through them. No other options are available. Providing minimum technical requirements is not relevant since no other vendor can be utilized. The following lists the manufacturer part numbers needed for the replacement Air Bearing Calibration Shaker.The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code NAICS Code 334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

Business size standard: 1,000 Employees.

The proposed source is PMEL Air Bearing Calibration Shaker. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract regardless of responses that may be received 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. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received by 12:00 pm EST on Monday, 25 November 2024.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: This procurement will be awarded on a sole source basis to PAC, which is a large business. Market Research was conducted and it was determined that no other sources can provide the Automatic Distillation Instruments that can meet the full list of the Aerospace Fuels Laboratory requirements. This acquisition will not be a small business set aside since two or more small businesses cannot provide this requirement.

The Department of Defense (DOD) has determined the System for Award Management (SAM) to be the single DOD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the DOD. Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award for solicitations issued after 29 May 2012. You may contact SAM by telephone at 866-606-8220 or online at https://www.sam.gov.

The contact for this acquisition is Mr. Joaquin Perez Jr and Shannon T. Scott and can by e-mailed to joaquin.perez@us.af.mil and shannon.scott.4@us.af.mil NO LATER THAN 12:00 pm EST on Monday, 25 November 2024. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered.

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