Calibration of Services on Instron Test Machine

This is a synopsis/pre-solicitation notice for commercial services as prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 5.207, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. NSWCCD Philadelphia seeks to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to Instron, 825 University Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062-2643. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Philadelphia has established a requirement for calibration services on Instron Test Machines over a three (3) year period.. The required period of performance is June 2015 through June 2018. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519 with a size standard of 500. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and does not constitute a solicitation. However, all proposals received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action 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. For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Marianne Campbell at contact@example.gov.