Sole Source - The Modal Shop -9913C Hydraulic impulse calibrator

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT.   The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, 6565 Surveillance Loop Rd, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10USC 2304 ( c ) (1) to 

The Modal Shop, 10310 Aerohub Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45215 Cage code: 45215. NAICS Code is 334519  and Business Size standards 600 employees.  The contractor shall provide the following:

Quantity: 1 each

• The Modal Shop Model 9913C Hydraulic impulse calibrator system, 200 psi to 20,000 psi. Includes PCB 913B02 exciter and 136A tourmaline standard.
• The Modal Shop Model 136A/PCS-7AA Tourmaline hydraulic pressure calibration transfer standard, 20k psi, 0.2 pC/psi.
• The Modal Shop Model 9913-OIL 4 oz container of silicon oil used in 9913 series of pressure calibration products.
• The Modal Shop Model 9913-MNT010 Calibration Mounting Fixture for With Endevco 8511A Series Sensors on Model K9913C From TMS. Sensor Has 3/8-24 thread, and Diaphragm Protrusion of 0.567 (in.).
• The Modal Shop Model 9907C Dynamic pressure calibration actuator.
• The Modal Shop Model 9907-REFKIT Spare reference gauge and panel meter for TMS 9907C series dynamic pressure calibration products.
• The Modal Shop Model 9907-ADP002 Pressure Calibration System Adaptor. Adapts Endevco Model 8530B Series for Mounting ON 9907C Series Calibrators.
• The Modal Shop Model 9907-ADP020 Calibration mounting fixture for use with sensors with 3/8-24 UNF 2A external mounting threads for Endevco 8511A series sensors.

913C Hydraulic Impulse Calibrator System is a sole source product, 
manufactured, sold and distributed exclusively by The Modal Shop, Inc., located at the address on this 
letterhead. No division ofThe Modal Shop, Inc., nor any other company, makes a similar or competing product.  (See detailed description – attached). 

Please see the attachment labeled, “justification” for further detail as to why this action is being negotiated solely with The Modal Shop, Cage Code:  45215

There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.  Vendors who are not registered in System For Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered.  Vendors may register with SAM by going on via web to https://www.sam.gov.  Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM., Eastern Daylight Time, 12  April 2024.  Responses should be submitted electronically to Andrew.a.bragason.civ@army.mil

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above.  A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice 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.  TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.