66 -- CRYO-TORR PUMPS

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) This announcement constitutes notice to all potential offerors that the 66th Contracting Squadron intends to award a sole source contract to Brooks Automation Inc. of Chelmsford, MA for two CTI Cryo-Torr pumps and one CTI Cryogenics compressor on or about 8 February 2007. Brooks Automation Inc.solely provides these unique supplies in the proposed contract action. Brooks Automation Inc. has no other distributors of these supplies in the United States. This Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) is not a solicitation but rather a non-competitive sole source acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.3 and 12.6. The Air Force Research Laboratory at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts has research efforts already underway to develop advanced optoelectronic integrated circuit technology and requires the use of parts with the specifications of CTI brand equipment in ongoing experiments. The specific supplies required are two CTI Cryo-Torr pumps and one CTI Cryogenics compressor. The equipment is designed to operate with electronics that are proprietary to Brooks Automation Inc. These electronic controls regulate specific compression and expansion cycles required by the customer. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-14 effective 22 NOV 2006. The Government intends to award a contract for the following line items: Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLINs) and items, quantities and units of measure. CLIN: 0001 Item: Cryo-Torr Pump Quantity: 01 Unit of Measure: EACH CLIN: 0002 Item: Compressor Quantity: 01 Unit of Measure: EACH CLIN: 0003 Item: Cryo-Torr Pump Quantity: 01 Unit of Measure: EACH Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: CLIN 0001: A CTI Cryogenics Cryo-Torr 8 Cryopump with an 8 inch Conflat Flange and a 4,000 Liter per second pumping speed for water, compatible with a CTI Cryogenics Model 8200 compressor; Part Number 3543849G001 CLIN 0002: An air cooled CTI Cryogenics Model 8200 Compressor; 208 volts; 3-Phase; 50/60 Hz; compatible with CTI Cryogenics Cryo-Torr 8 expanders. Part Number 8032549G001 CLIN 0003: A CTI Cryogenics Cryo-Torr 8 Cryopump with an 8 inch ANSI Flange and a 4,000 Liter per second pumping speed for water, compatible with a CTI Cryogenics Model 8200 compressor; Part Number 80333167 The intent of this notice is not to request competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 3 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. This NOCA does not constitute a Request for Proposal, and it does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. Contractors are reminded and cautioned that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Please direct any questions concerning this NOCA to Kathleen Brock at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email at contact@example.gov.