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The contract is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to Southwest Research Institute under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(1)(ii), which pertains to Test Programs for Commercial Items. It is justified by the fact that only one responsible source exists that can meet the agency’s requirements, as outlined under 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1). This announcement serves as the only notification of the intent to enter into this contract, and no formal written solicitation will be issued. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. The government will review any submissions received by the specified closing date to decide whether a competitive procurement would be in its best interest. If no responses are received within fifteen days of the notice’s publication date of July 12, 2013, the contract will be awarded without further action. All communications regarding the notice are directed to a designated contact via email. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541380, which relates to testing laboratories, although detailed information about the place of performance and the awarding agency is not provided.

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Sole source contract to Southwest Research Institute for testing under FAR 13.501(1)(ii).

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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USAMRAA intends to award this contract on a sole source basis with Southwest Research Institute in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 13.501(1)(ii) Test Program for Commercial Items. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 U.S.C.2304(C)(1). This announcement constitutes the only notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. Interested persons may identify their interest by submitting a capability statement, proposal or quotation. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, the Government will consider all quotes received by the closing date specified in this notice. 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. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received at least fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, 27 July 2013, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and response concerning this notice shall be sent to Katrina Robertson at contact@example.gov.

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