H--Logical follow-on of compounds developed under financial assistance agreement

The contract involves a sole source award to Southwest Research Institute under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 13.501(1)(ii)) for a test program concerning commercial items. The contract, titled "H--Logical follow-on of compounds developed under financial assistance agreement," is intended to continue work related to compounds previously developed with financial assistance. The government has determined that only Southwest Research Institute can meet the agency's requirements, and no other suppliers or services are considered suitable. This procurement will be executed without issuing a written solicitation, and the announcement serves as the sole notice regarding this acquisition. Interested parties may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to express interest; however, this notice is not a request for competitive bids. The government will review all responses to determine whether competitive sourcing is necessary but retains full discretion over this decision. If no responses are received within fifteen days of the notice publication, the award will proceed without further action. Inquiries regarding this notice are to be directed via email to the designated government contact. The contract is associated with NAICS code 541380, which relates to testing laboratories, emphasizing the technical nature of the work involved.