30--Notice of intent-Sole Source-Transmission Dynamometer

The Government plans to award a sole source contract for upgrades to a transmission dynamometer unit at the Arizona Army National Guard Base in Phoenix, AZ. This procurement will proceed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition, following FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source if only one responsible supplier can meet the agency’s needs. The justification for this sole source procurement and detailed requirements are provided in an attached document. The notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but seeks input solely to decide whether competition is necessary. The solicitation, identified by number W912L2-10-P-0068, was posted on August 3, 2010, with a closing date and anticipated award date of August 12, 2010. The purchase falls under NAICS code 334519, which relates to measuring and controlling device manufacturing. The contracting office is the Department of Defense’s Arizona Regional National Guard Unit, headquartered in Phoenix. Interested parties seeking further information are directed to contact Nathan Lieber at the provided phone number. The award decision rests entirely with the Government, which retains discretion on whether to pursue competition.