H--Action to procure RMS3C1 Digital Area Monitors and DA1-BCCRx Probes with all necessary cables with connectors, as well as, an Industrial View Point Server for the Gamma Radiation Facility (GRF).

The Department of the Army, through the Mission Installation Contracting Command at White Sands Missile Range, intends to award a sole source contract to ThermoFisher Scientific for the provision of RMS3C1 Digital Area Monitors, DA1-BCCRx Probes with all necessary cables and connectors, and an Industrial View Point Server for the Gamma Radiation Facility. This contract is being awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. ThermoFisher Scientific is uniquely positioned to supply this specialized equipment, which is difficult to design and costly to produce, without the need for additional research and development. The contracting office clarifies that this notice is not a request for quotations, no solicitation documents are available, and telephone inquiries will not be entertained. However, any other responsible sources capable of meeting the requirements are invited to submit a capability statement by 3:00 pm MST on April 9th, 2009. The point of contact for this matter is Jennifer L. Brown, reachable via phone or email at the Department of the Army, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334519, which corresponds to other measuring and controlling device manufacturing.