66--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) plans to award a sole-source contract to Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. for the procurement of 45 piezoresistive transducers. These transducers, rated between 25 to 5,000 psi, are designed to measure very high-frequency dynamic pressure pulses generated by explosive detonations. This contract falls under NAICS code 334519, covering Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The procurement will follow simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, as authorized by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and the Clinger-Cohen Act, reflecting that only Kulite is deemed capable of meeting the specialized requirements under this test program. This acquisition is not open to competition, and no formal solicitation is available. However, all responsible sources have the opportunity to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to the designated Contract Specialist by 4:00 PM CST on September 27, 2010, for government consideration. Interested parties may contact ERDC directly via email for further information. The contract’s intent is to quickly and efficiently secure these specialized transducers necessary for advanced military research and testing applications utilizing high-frequency dynamic pressure measurement.