FlexTest 60 Controller Multistation Upgrade

This contract involves the procurement of a FlexTest 60 Controller Multistation Upgrade specifically for test systems under solicitation number FA8601-08-P-0359. The acquisition is designated as a sole source procurement, indicating that the government plans to contract exclusively with MTS Systems Corporation without competition, citing FAR 13.106-1 authority. Although the synopsis is published for informational purposes, solicitation documents are not made publicly available. The solicitation references the NAICS code 334519, with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees, and the required equipment or services are to be delivered or performed in Fairborn, Ohio. Interested parties are invited to submit quotations within three days of the notice issuance, although this is not a request for competitive bids and the government retains discretion over proceeding competitively or not. The intent of the procurement is centered on the acquisition of customized microarray components, highlighting the specificity of the upgrade. For further details or clarification, the point of contact is Shirley Davis, Contract Specialist, available via phone and email as provided.