This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13. The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21005 has a requirement to procure the following services for the preventative maintenance that includes the system tuning and alignment services for the Entech Gas Analyis System. CLIN 0001 Service Base Year Period of Performance: 11 October 2012 through 10 October 2013 The contractor shall provide at least one preventive maintenance visit, to include system tuning and alignment, per contract year for each instrument covered to include the following: All parts needed to keep the instrumentation properly functioning and within manufactures specifications. Only new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts shall be used for repairs. Rebuilt parts and third party parts are forbidden. All associated labor, per diem, mileage, and other related expenses incurred by the service representatives. All software upgrades are to be included for all covered systems. Specifically the data collection/analysis/quantitative software. Knowledgeable telephonic support for software will be provided from 9am to 5 pm EST Monday through Friday. Software media must be provided. The government shall be given upon request proof of competency of service personnel. This may include but is not limited to certificate of completion of authorized repair training on any or all of the equipment covered. Failure to produce proof of adequate specific training on the covered equipment will be a violation of this contract and can be used as grounds to terminate this contract. Location of Equipment: Aberdeen Test Center 400 Colleran Road Bldg. 363 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 5059 Equipment Covered: Entech Gas Analysis System Consisting of: MODEL S/N Preconcentrator 7101A 0169 Autosampler 7032AB-L 1102 Cleaner 3120QT 1376 Oven 3512 1481090216462 Cost Breakdown: Level 3 7101A(S/N: SC032) = 1 ea @ $________ Level 3 7032AQ-L (SC078, S/N: 0169) = 1 ea @ $_______ Level 3 3120QT (SC096; S/N: 1102) w/pumps & oven = 1 ea @ $________ Level 5 Service Visit (SC211; S/N: 1376) = 1 ea @ $_________ Total of $___________ **Level 5 service visit is scheduled at the customer's discretion during one year contract period. Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), in accordance with Clause 252.232-7006 and the WAWF instructions. Reference Quote #0148474; dated 15 May 2012 See attached Statement of Work CLIN 0002 - Accounting for Contract Services Cost for Providing Accounting for Contract Services - ACC-APG 5152.237-4005, Accounting for Contract Services Requirement, has been added to the statement of work, and contractor is required to provide data on contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) for performance of this contract. Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at the CMRA (Contractor Manpower Reporting Application) website at: https://cmra.army.mil. For further assistance, email the CMRA Help Desk at https://
contact@example.gov. CLIN 1001 - Services Option Year One (1) Period of Performance: 11 October 2013 through 10 October 2014 The contractor shall provide at least one preventive maintenance visit, to include system tuning and alignment, per contract year for each instrument covered to include the following: All parts needed to keep the instrumentation properly functioning and within manufactures specifications. Only new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts shall be used for repairs. Rebuilt parts and third party parts are forbidden. All associated labor, per diem, mileage, and other related expenses incurred by the service representatives. All software upgrades are to be included for all covered systems. Specifically the data collection/analysis/quantitative software. Knowledgeable telephonic support for software will be provided from 9am to 5 pm EST Monday through Friday. Software media must be provided. The government shall be given upon request proof of competency of service personnel. This may include but is not limited to certificate of completion of authorized repair training on any or all of the equipment covered. Failure to produce proof of adequate specific training on the covered equipment will be a violation of this contract and can be used as grounds to terminate this contract. Location of Equipment: Aberdeen Test Center 400 Colleran Road Bldg. 363 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 5059 Equipment Covered: Entech Gas Analysis System Consisting of: MODEL S/N Preconcentrator 7101A 0169 Autosampler 7032AB-L 1102 Cleaner 3120QT 1376 Oven 3512 1481090216462 Cost Breakdown: Level 3 7101A(SC032) = 1 ea @ $________ Level 3 7032AQ-L (SC078; S/N: SC078) = 1 ea @ $________ Level 3 3120QT (SC 096; S/N: 1102) w/pumps & oven = 1 ea @ $________ Level 5 Service Visit (SC211; S/N: 1376) = 1 ea @ $________ Total of $_________ **Level 5 service visit is scheduled at the customer's discretion during one year contract period. Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), in accordance with Clause 252.232-7006 and the WAWF instructions. Reference Quote #0148474; dated 15 May 2012 CLIN 2001 Services Option Year Two (2) Period of Performance: 11 October 2014 through 10 October 2015 The contractor shall provide at least one preventive maintenance visit, to include system tuning and alignment, per contract year for each instrument covered to include the following: All parts needed to keep the instrumentation properly functioning and within manufactures specifications. Only new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts shall be used for repairs. Rebuilt parts and third party parts are forbidden. All associated labor, per diem, mileage, and other related expenses incurred by the service representatives. All software upgrades are to be included for all covered systems. Specifically the data collection/analysis/quantitative software. Knowledgeable telephonic support for software will be provided from 9am to 5 pm EST Monday through Friday. Software media must be provided. The government shall be given upon request proof of competency of service personnel. This may include but is not limited to certificate of completion of authorized repair training on any or all of the equipment covered. Failure to produce proof of adequate specific training on the covered equipment will be a violation of this contract and can be used as grounds to terminate this contract. Equipment Covered: Entech Gas Analysis System Consisting of: MODEL S/N Preconcentrator 7101A 0169 Autosampler 7032AB-L 1102 Cleaner 3120QT 1376 Oven 3512 1481090216462 Cost Breakdown: Level 3 7101A(SC032) = 1 ea @ $ ___________ Level 3 7032AQ-L (SC078; S/N: SC078) - 1 ea @ $________ Level 3 3120QT (SC 096; S/N: 1102) w/pumps & oven - 1 ea @ $________ Level 5 Service Visit (SC211; S/N: 1376) - 1 ea @ $_________ Total of $_________ **Level 5 service visit is scheduled at the customer's discretion during one year contract period. Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), in accordance with Clause 252.232-7006 and the WAWF instructions. Reference Quote #0148474; dated 15 May 2012 The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source purchase order to Entech Instruments, Inc., 2207 Agate Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93065-1839. Entech Instruments, Inc. is the sole source to provide the preventive maintenance service needed because they are the developer and the exclusive service corporation for all Entech Instruments, Inc. equipment. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811310 and the Business Size Standard is $7.0. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 8:00 AM Eastern Time, October 5, 2012. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Linda Reynolds @ e-mail address:
contact@example.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.
