Shear Cell Universal Powder Tester

Added: Jul 05, 2016 1:15 pm Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source purchase order for a Shear Cell Universal Powder Tester Instrument

The Food and Drug Administration intends to issue a sole-source purchase order to Freeman Technology Inc., P. O. Box 2022, Wayne, PA 19399. The anticipated purchase order is for shear cell universal powder tester instrument/rheometer that measures a powder resistance to flow and shear strength. This instrument will be used for the in-house characterization of variety of powders and granular materials and mixtures to evaluate the physiochemical and physic-mechanical properties. An Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.5. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within five (5) days after the publication of this synopsis, which will be considered by the agency. Responses received after five (5) days or without the required information may not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete as a result, of information received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. For information concerning this acquisition, contact Linda Troutman, Contract Specialist at Linda.Troutman@fda.hhs.gov