Sole source - annual maintenance on nikon x-RAY system

N00164-20-Q-0002 - SOLE SOURCE - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ON NIKON X-RAY SYSTEM - FSG J0 - NAICS 811219 ISSUE DATE 2 OCT 2019 - CLOSING DATE 11 OCT 2019 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has this procurement for the yearly maintenance contract of the Nikon XTH225ST X-Ray system used for radiographic testing of various electronic components in accordance with Statement of Work.

The proposed contract action is for the services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Nikon Metrology, Inc. 12701 Brand River Ave Brighton, MI 48116-8506, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Nikon Metrology, Inc. is the original designer and manufacturer of this XTH225ST system, thus they have access to and control the proprietary information that lies within the equipment and that is an absolute requirement for the analysis and repair of this equipment. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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. The XTH225ST was developed and manufactured by Nikon Metrology, Inc. and thus is the only known source who has the needed proprietary data, schematic and expertise required to perform technical support on the x-ray system. Additionally, Nikon Metrology, Inc. is the only known source with a repository of spare parts and personnel both licensed and trained in the analysis and repair of this equipment. Nikon Metrology, Inc. has both the expertise to evaluate, diagnose and has trained technical personnel whom can access and utilize the proprietary data necessary in the analysis and repair of this equipment. All replacement parts that are required for the analysis and repair must be capable of both residing within and functioning within the environment of the Nikon XTH225ST X-Ray system with no modifications or alterations made.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-20-Q-0002 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to FedBizOpps. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FedBizOpps site for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to Daniele.wessel@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 11 OCT 2019 at 5:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME.