66 -- Load Cells and Alignment Fixtures

The contract involves the procurement of MTS components, specifically load cells and alignment fixtures, under a sole source acquisition. The Government plans to negotiate exclusively with MTS Systems Corporation, located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, citing FAR 13.106-1 authority, which allows for non-competitive procurements when only one supplier is capable of fulfilling the requirement. This synopsis serves purely as an informational notice rather than a solicitation for competitive bids, although the Government will accept and consider any quotations or responses received within five days of the notice issuance to determine whether to pursue a competitive process. The contract references NAICS code 334519 with a size standard of 500 employees for this procurement. The contract administrator and point of contact for inquiries is Linda K. Bramhall, reachable via phone and email. While specific solicitation documents are not available, this notice ensures transparency by providing relevant procurement details, including the nature of the item being procured and the terms under which the sole source decision is being made. The Government reserves the right to decide independently on the necessity of a competitive procurement based on the interest and response to this notice.