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A--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Russell's Technical Products, Inc.

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Russell's Technical Products, Inc. for the upgrade and reconfiguration of voltage settings in Russell's environmental chambers. This procurement, conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation's Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (FAR Part 13.5), leverages the authority granted by the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. The contract is justified by Russell's Technical Products, Inc.'s status as the sole developer, manufacturer, and distributor capable of fulfilling this specific requirement, ensuring no other source can satisfy the Government's needs. The requirement falls under the NAICS code 334416, with a business size standard of 500 employees. The anticipated delivery date for the upgraded equipment is July 5, 2011. Interested parties were invited to respond within five days of the June 24, 2011, notice publication to demonstrate why competition might be beneficial for future procurements. However, the Government reserved the right to unilaterally decide not to compete the contract based on responses received. Responses had to be submitted by 2:00 PM EDT on June 29, 2011, providing clear and convincing evidence supporting competitive acquisition. Inquiries regarding this notice were to be directed via email to the designated contact, with no telephone requests accepted. The procurement underscores the exclusive relationship between the Government and Russell's Technical Products, Inc. for this technical upgrade, reflecting the importance of leveraging sole source acquisition when warranted.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Russell's Technical Products for environmental chamber voltage upgrades by July 2011.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

NAICS

334416 - Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing

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PostedJun 24

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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 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. This will be an acquisition under the authority of the test program for commercial items section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. The US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Soldier, Chemical, Research, and Test), 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21005 has a requirement to procure the following items: UPGRADE/RECONFIGURATION OF VOLTAGE CONFIGURATIONS IN RUSSELL'S ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS The intended delivery date for the item(s) is July 5, 2011. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to Russell's Technical Products, Inc.. This firm is the sole developer/manufacturer /distributor of the product no other source will stratify the Governments requirement. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334416 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. All responses received within five (5) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. 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 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, June 29, 2011. 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 Kirstin N. Blanton, contact@example.gov . Posting date of this requirement is June 24, 2011. 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.