Retrofit and Modernization of the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) Tension Bed

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This is a synopsis for noncommercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has a requirement for a retrofit and modernization update of the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) Tension Bed. This procurement is being processed on an unrestricted Sole Source basis to Instron (A Division of Illinois Tool Works (Cage Code: 80160)), as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). Instron is the only company able to provide the hardware and services to retrofit the Tension Bed. Instron is the original manufacture of the Tension Bed and has the proprietary information required for the retrofitting. The North American Industry System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334519. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees.

NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase the following items and services on a Firm Fixed Price basis:

CLIN

MFGR Part No

Description/Title

Qty

0001

IP-XH03

Controller, pump, and software retrofit horizontal system

1/ea.

0002

IP-XH-B1

Integrate system's existing loadcell

1/ea.

0003

IP-XH-C6

Reuse existing position encoder cable (5500 and I series only)

1/ea.

0004

IP-XH-D21A

V11e hps voltage option, 208/230 VAC, 3Ph, 50/60Hz

1/ea.

0005

2450-730

Instron's Bluehill Universal Software

1/ea.

0006

2450-730B4

Instron's Bluehill Universal Software for existing Instron Partners users

1/ea.

0007

1480-211

Load cell verification

2/ea.

0008

1450-055

Training

1/Job

0009

1406-100

Weekend install option

1/Job

Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the website.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

The anticipated release date of solicitation N66604-18-Q-0179 is on, or about, 06 December 2017. The closing date for receipt of quotes will be established in the Request For Quote (RFQ). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. 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 in the future. Offers for other products must contain complete information and prices. The solicitation and any subsequent amendments will be posted to the FBO.gov website. Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation from the website and for monitoring the site for any amendments. Additional details will be released upon issuance of RFQ No. N66604-18-Q-0179.

For information regarding this acquisition, contact Christopher Hebert at Christopher.r.hebert@navy.mil.