99 -- Arc Heater Components

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. AEDC intends to solicit and award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Tymar Precision Incorporated, Santa Clara CA. The components are water-cooled segments 8 to 10 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches thick, fabricated from oxygen-free high conductivity copper. The segments must also withstand 1,000 psi internal cooling water pressure without deformation. Quantity is approximatly 21 individual segments and 14 modules assemblies with approximately 22 segments each. Delivery is required within 90 days after contract award. Tymar is the only company that has successfully demonstrated the capability to furnace braze these segments to prevent water leaks and side-wall deformation. They are the only company with the detailed proprietary processes necessary to fabricate these segments. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and must present clear and convincing evidence of their ability to complete the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement 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. Companies responding to this notice must include their DUNS number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Potential contractors must be registered in the Defense Logistics Information Service Joint Certification Program (www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/) and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)(www.ccr.gov).