Sole source – chillers for lithium-ION battery testing effort

N00164-20-Q-0134 – SOLE SOURCE – CHILLERS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TESTING EFFORT – FSG 4130 - NAICS 335999

ISSUE DATE 06 APR 2020 – CLOSING DATE 15 APR 2020 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the procurement of ten (10) chillers for the purpose of Lithium-Ion Life Testing effort. 

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, PolyScience, 6600 W Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714 , under the authority of FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i). This is being sole sourced because the chillers intended to be purchased are to be a drop-in replacement for older equipment, and must be compatible in form, fit, and function. The part was previously competed and the selected brand was found to be the optimal selection for cost effectiveness and performance, in addition to being a small business option. 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 N00164-20-Q-0134 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ for any amendments, which 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 justin.dorton@navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before ___1200____ EASTERN TIME.