66 -- Flex Test SE Controllers

The contract involves the procurement of Model 493.02 FlexTest SE Controllers for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This is a sole source procurement under NAICS Code 334519 with a size standard of 500 employees. The government intends to negotiate and solicit exclusively with MTS Systems Corporation, relying on the authority provided by FAR 13.106-1. While the synopsis is published for informational purposes, solicitation documents are not made available, and this notice is not a request for competitive bids. However, the government will accept and consider all quotations or responses within seven days of the notice issuance, which may influence whether a competitive procurement will be conducted. The contract, referenced under number F4FBFN6228A200 and posted in August 2006, does not specify a designated type or set-aside category. Point of contact for this procurement is Contract Administrator Linda K Bramhall, reachable via email or phone. The government retains full discretion to decide against competition based on responses received, and information submitted will primarily help determine the potential for competitive sourcing in the future. The place of performance and detailed agency information are not disclosed in the documentation.