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W91ZLK12T0032Federal

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, has issued an intent to sole source under solicitation number W91ZLK-12-T-0032, seeking to procure four TSI Model 8587A laser photometers. This action is conducted under FAR parts 13 and 6.302-1, citing 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) authority, identifying TSI Incorporated as the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement. The photometers have specific technical characteristics, including a concentration range from 1.0 g/m3 to over 200 mg/m3, a 30mW 780 nm laser diode, automatic gain selection, various communication ports (RS-232, USB), and require an externally supplied vacuum pump. These instruments are designed for precise aerosol measurements with high filter efficiency and offer both manual and remote computer control. The purchase order will adhere to all relevant provisions from the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-56 and fall under NAICS code 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, responses and information will be accepted by noon Eastern Time on March 16, 2012, to inform the Government's determination on competition. Interested parties must submit responses exclusively via email to the designated point of contact, with no phone inquiries permitted. The Government reserves the sole discretion to decide whether to proceed with sole sourcing based on any feedback received by the stated deadline.

General Info

U.S. Army intends sole source purchase of four TSI laser photometers from TSI Incorporated.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedMar 13

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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

Intent to Sole Source The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE under solicitation number W91ZLK-12-T-0032. This procurement action is being conducted under FAR part 13 and 6.302-1 with the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), to TSI Incorporated, 500 Cardigan Rd., Saint Paul, MN, as only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirement; therefore proposals cannot be submitted directly on this notice. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-56. The requirement is to procure the following item: Four (4) Photometers Model Number 8587A Photometer Concentration Range 1.0 g/m3 to >200 mg/m3 (0.000001 to 0.200 g/m3) Dynamic Range Fit factors to 100,000; filter efficiency to 99.999 percent Gain Selection Automatic Optics and Laser Light Source 30mW laser diode, 780 nm wavelength Collection Angle 45 degrees Lens Protection Sheath air prevents aerosol from contacting optics Flow Rate Sample 2.0 l/min (controlled with critical orifice) Purge Approx. 20 l/min (uncontrolled) Instrument Control Manual Front panel buttons Remote Computer control via RS-232 or USB 1.1 Size (W x H x D) 15 cm x 25 cm x 33 cm (6.25 in. x 10 in. x 13 in.) Weight 6.4 kg (13.5 lb) Vacuum Pump* User-supplied vacuum source Sampling 2.0 l/min @ 55 kPa (8 psi) vacuum Purging 20 l/min @ 0 kPa (ambient atmospheric pressure) Communications Analog Output 0 to 5 VDC RS-232 9-pin D-type (DB9F) connector; ASCII; 1200bps or 115Kbps (selectable), N, 8, 1 USB USB 2.0, 12Mbps, type B female connector Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto-sensing), 1.3 A, IEC 60320/C14 socket Front Panel Display 16 character x 2 line LCD (backlit) Control Buttons Upstream, Purge, Downstream Back Panel On/Off switch IEC 60320/C14 line cord socket analog output female BNC connector RS-232 connector (DB9F) USB Type B female connector 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) diameter upstream/downstream/vacuum ports Software Provided Documentation of 8587A ASCII command set (in Operation & Service Manual) 8587A USB driver software for Windows XP/2000 USB terminal emulation software for interactive control via USB port C++ USB function library. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes, however, all information received by noon on 16 March 2012 will be considered by the Government. All interested vendors must respond by 16 March 2012, 12:00 noon Eastern Time, responses shall be submitted to the point of contact Pamela Paradis via e-mail ONLY to, contact@example.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: W91ZLK-12-T-0032 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based on upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.