Replacement of a Spindle on Makino A55-SN:LMO-555

FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

SUBJECT: Replacement of a Spindle on Makino A55-SN:LMO-555

NOTICE NUMBER: NB133030-12-05471

RESPONSE DATE: August 15, 2012 2:00 PM EST via FBO.

CONTACT POINTS: Dana Rae Graham, 301-975-3978, Cheryl Rice, Contract Officer, 301-975-3696

DESCRIPTION:

***The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with MAKINO for the procurement of a replacement spindle on a MAKINO Model # A55, Serial # LM0-555.

***MAKINO is the only company who can provide factory trained contractors or certified engineers by MAKINO.***

***Performance shall take place at NIST, Gaithersburg, MD and at the Contractor's Facility.***

***The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333512 Machine Tool (Metal Cutting Types) Manufacturing and the NAICS Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees.***

***No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the Government will consider responses received by August 15, 2012 2:00 PM EST via FOB.***

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.