Rate table system

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one source will satisfy agency requirements [10 USC 2304(c) (1)]. A firm fixed priced contract will be issued to Ideal Aerosmith Inc. 1510 Gateway Drive NE. East Grande Forks, MN 56721-2610 for a Two Axis Automatic Rate Positioning Table System. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The Government will consider all responses received prior to the closing date of this combines synopsis/solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This requirement is being issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Items in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number for this requirement issued as a request for quotation N00253-08-T-0182 is attached to this announcement. is attached to this announcement. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Federal Circulars 2005-24 are included in the attached solicitation. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333319 and has a size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is FOB Destination with Inspection and Acceptance by the Government, to NUWC Keyport, WA 98345-7610. Requirements and evaluation procedures are listed in the attached solicitation, which is required to be completely filled out and returned before the solicitation closes. All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing after receipt of solicitation, no later then July 25, 2008. Questions should be submitted via e-mail to: jennifer.rooney@navy.mil or faxed to (360) 396-5657. All proposals should be sent to Jennifer Rooney. No paper copies will be mailed. Failure to respond to this RFQ and associated amendments if applicable prior to the closing date and time established may render an offer non-responsive and result in rejection. To access the clauses/provisions to be completed, download the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm. Offerors are also advised that these representations and certifications can be completed electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov.

Solicitation Information

Government Point of Contact for this Solicitation is:Jennifer Rooney (360) 315-3872, Fax: (360) 396-5657Email: jennifer.rooney@kpt.nuwc.navy.mil

This solicitation closes on July 31, 2008 @ 12:00 pm Pacific Time. You must submit all required information with your quote including your certification and representations or you may not be considered for award during the evaluation phase of this solicitation.