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66--This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT.

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, intends to award a sole source contract under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13.5 to Standex International Corp, operating as Mullen Testers, for the procurement of a Model "A" Mullen Burst Tester and associated freight charges. This specialized equipment, required by the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, includes a motor-driven burst tester capable of handling pressures from 200 to approximately 1500 PSI with specific accuracy and pressure gauge requirements. The contract justification is based on the fact that only one responsible source is able to meet the government's technical and performance standards, thus eliminating competition. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government invites interested contractors to submit a technical package demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements, along with the necessary online certifications via the Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) system. Submissions must also address any commercial contract terms such as financing, warranty, and delivery provisions consistent with FAR Part 12. Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 9, 2011, and should be sent via email or fax. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on received responses.

General Info

Sole source contract to Standex for specialized Model "A" Mullen Burst Tester, no competition.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedAug 3

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

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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. Model "A" Mullen Burst Tester (for pressures from 200 to approx. 1500 PSI accuracy, Hand-Wheel Clamping, Motor Driven (110/60 Hertz) and 0-1000 PSI Gauge (working range 250-750 PSI) - 1 EA 2. Freight Charge (Estimated) - 1 Lot 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 Standex Internation Corp (Legal Name), Mullen Testers (Doing Business As), 939 Chicopee St Ste 3, Chicopee, MA 01013-2981. The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) has a requirement for procurement of this equipment. 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, 9 Aug 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.