Sole source - calorimeter thermostat and UPS

N00164-21-Q-0070 – SOLE SOURCE - CALORIMETER THERMOSTAT AND UPS – FSG 6640 - NAICS 334516
ISSUE DATE 10 FEB 2021 – CLOSING DATE 16 FEB 2021 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for TA Instruments-Waters LLC brand calorimeter thermostat and UPS.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, TA Instruments-Waters LLC, 159 Lukens Dr, New Castle, DE 19720-2765, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because TA Instruments-Waters LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of these products and the
corresponding piece of equipment currently owned by NSWC Crane. There is no other distributor or equivalent part that can meet this requirement. 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.

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 N00164-21-Q-0070 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Beta.sam.gov.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Beta.sam.gov 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 shelby.craig@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 16 FEB 2021 – 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME.