This requirement is for new upgraded equipment to extend the Naval Postgraduate School Hopkinson bar and mechanical test system in the Physics department

Synopsis

August 22, 2016





The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego intends to award a FFP (firm fixed price) single award contract on a sole source basis to REL inc. in Calumet, MI. This requirement is for new, upgraded equipment to extend the Naval Postgraduate School’s (NPS) Hopkinson bar and mechanical test system in the Physics department. This system is used to test the mechanical response of materials under extremely fast loading conditions, such as occurs during weapons impact or explosive loading.



This action is being awarded on a sole source basis to REL Inc. in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C.

2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The contractor, REL, is the only known source in that can provide the equipment to extend the Naval Postgraduate School’s (NPS) Hopkinson bar and mechanical test system.



Note: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.

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.



Questions concerning this procurement should be directed to Mr. Damon Griffin at email: damon.r.griffin@navy.mil or phone: (619) 556-5321. Contractor Name and Address: REL Inc. Calumet, MI 49913-3118.