Sole source - optional items for leco spectrometer

N00164-18-Q-0293 - SOLE SOURCE - OPTIONAL ITEMS FOR LECO SPECTROMETER -
FSG 66 - NAICS 334516
ISSUE DATE 15 AUG 2018 - CLOSING DATE 22 AUG 2018 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for... Optional Items for LECO BRAND Spectrometer. Optional items to include non-premium and premium channels, bulk methods, drift lists and regulator kits.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, LECO Corporation 3000 Lakeview Ave St Joseph, MI 49085-2396, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This is being sole sourced because of a substantial duplication of costs that would not be recouped via a competitive effort. 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 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-18-Q-0293; is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted via 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 proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be e-mailed to daniele.wessel@navy.mil . All required information must be received on or before 22 AUG 2018 4PM EASTERN TIME.

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