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66--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1

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The US Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for the procurement of 20 data acquisition system recorders, model ADF16HRG-43. These recorders are required to interface specifically with existing ADMAS data recorders and acquisition systems at the Aberdeen Test Center. The contract will be awarded to MARS LABS LLC, based in Laurel, Maryland, as they are determined to be the only responsible source capable of meeting the government’s requirements. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government is seeking technical packages from interested contractors with compelling evidence of their ability to fulfill the requirement, along with the required ORCA registration and commercial contract terms as specified in FAR Part 12. Responses must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 14, 2011, via email or fax. While the government will consider all responses to determine whether competition would be beneficial for future procurements, the decision not to compete this acquisition remains at the government’s sole discretion. The notice serves to inform potential suppliers of the intent to award a sole source contract and invites input that could impact future procurement processes, emphasizing that telephone inquiries will not be entertained and that submissions must demonstrate a clear advantage of competition for future awards.

General Info

US Army to award sole source contract for 20 data acquisition recorders to MARS LABS LLC.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedJun 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

Office AddressABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

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Full Description

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013 has a requirement to procure the following equipment: 1. Data acquisition systems. Model ADF16HRG-43, recorder, mini; 20 each. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other will satisfy the agency requirements, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to MARS LABS LLC, 29 C Street, Laurel, MD 20707-4109. The Aberdeen Test Center has a requirement for procurement of these data acquisition systems recorders which interface directly with existing ADMAS data recorders and data acquisition system. Efforts to solicit other contractors are being made via this announcement in accordance with FAR 5.2. There are no solicitation documents, however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.bpn.gov/ to load required information. Any responses received without completing ORCA registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 14 Jul 2011. Responses should be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov OR Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Telephone requests will not be honored. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.