The government requires two high temperature, high pressure autoclaves for crystal growth.

The United States Air Force, AFLCMC/Operational Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-5344. This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.This proposed action is for the procurement of 2 specialized Auto Claves. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS). 332911, Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Business size standard for NAICS 332911 is 750 employees. 

The source is Parker Hannifin Corp, 8325 Hessinger Drive Erie, PA 16509.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received by Monday, 15 May 2017, 10:00 am EST. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:  The Government requires the The autoclaves must be capable of operating at temperature and pressures of at least 600C and 25,000 psi and therefore should be manufactured from Inconel or Rene alloys. The internal diameter of the autoclave must be 2" or greater, with an internal length of 9" or greater. The system must include a safety head (rupture disk) to prevent overpressure, a release valve, and at least a 30,000 pressure gauge. Due to explosion hazards of operating high temperature, high pressure autoclaves the vendor must include an instruction manual and have a two year track manufacturing record (sales record) established.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has determined the System for Award Management (SAM) to be the single DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the DoD.  Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award for solicitations issued after 29 May 2012.  You may contact SAM by telephone at 866-606-8220 or online at https://www.sam.gov.

Any information should be e-mailed to roderick.luckie@us.af.mil no later than Monday, 15 May 2017, 10:00 am EST. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered.

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