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The Naval Inventory Control Point in Mechanicsburg plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Composite Mirror Applications Inc. (CMA) for the procurement of a 1-meter carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) parabolic mirror intended for use at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. The contract is anticipated to be firm-fixed-price with an award date around September 22, 2010, and will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis due to the unique capabilities of CMA as the only known vendor producing CFRP mirrors that meet the specific performance requirements. The CFRP material offers significant advantages, including a lightweight yet rigid structure that minimizes distortions caused by gravity, vibration, and thermal changes, which are not achievable with mirrors made from other materials. The government has issued a notice of intent inviting interested parties to express their interest or submit proposals, but the notice is not a request for competitive bids. The determination to proceed without competition will be made at the government’s discretion based on responses received. This sole source justification emphasizes the critical nature of acquiring mirrors with the specific properties provided by CFRP to meet the agency’s technical and cost criteria, making the selection of CMA both essential and exclusive. The contract falls under NAICS code 333314 and is managed by the Navsup Weapon Systems Support office within the Department of Defense.

General Info

Naval agency plans sole source CFRP mirror contract with CMA for Naval Postgraduate School use.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

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PostedSep 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech

Office AddressMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

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Full Description

The Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Composite Mirror Applications Inc. (CMA) for a 1m carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) parabolic mirror; mirror will be used at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA. The proposed acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis because, other than CMA, there are no know vendors producing CFRP mirrors. These services will be procured in accordance with FAR 13. A firm-fixed price type of contract is contemplated for the proposed contract vehicle with an anticipated award date on or about September 22, 2010. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by closing date will be considered by the government. A determination of the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: This Sole Source Justification is for the negotiation and award of a 1m carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) parabolic mirror produced by Composite Mirror Applications Inc. (CMA). CFRP provides a very lightweight, but rigid structure, producing a mirror that is less susceptible to distortions from gravity, vibration and thermal changes. Mirrors possessing the lightweight and stiffness provided by CFRP are unique. Comparable mirrors made from other materials do not meet the same design criteria, are typically more costly and do not possess the overall flexibility provided in CFRP optics. The proposed acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis because, other than CMA, there are no know vendors producing CFRP mirrors. Sole Source in this acquisition is essential to the agency’s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.