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--HFM 436/3/1 Heat Flow Meter Instrument (ASTM-C518)for automated testing.

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USA-SNOTE-040812-001Federal

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The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, on behalf of the United States Army-Soldier Systems Center, intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Netzsch Instruments Inc for a Heat Flow Meter instrument along with associated computer software and hardware. This specialized equipment is necessary for conducting thermal conductivity testing per ASTM C-518 standards on military clothing and equipment. The government requires the exact same model previously procured from Netzsch Instruments to ensure compatibility with existing devices. The urgency of the procurement is emphasized as Netzsch has the equipment readily available in stock, thereby enabling timely delivery and cost savings by avoiding the need for new tooling or supply chain adjustments. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for sole source negotiation without competitive bidding. Although this is not a request for proposal, interested parties may express their interest and capabilities by contacting the designated government official prior to the closing date of August 16, 2004. Information provided will only be used to determine the necessity of a competitive procurement. Telephone inquiries are not accepted, and the procurement is identified under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-040812-001 within the Department of Defense’s Natick office located in Massachusetts.

General Info

Sole source award to Netzsch for Heat Flow Meter matching prior model, ensuring compatibility and timely delivery.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

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PostedAug 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division on behalf of the United States Army-Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA intends to negotiate and award a purc hase order on a sole source basis with Netzsch Instruments Inc of Burlington, MA 01760-5000. This order will be for the purchase of a Heat Flow Meter instrument and associated computer sofware and hardware. This equipment is required to conduct thermal co nductivity testing in accordance with ASTM C-518 on military clothing and equipment items and components. The Government has purchased the same equipment from Netzsch Instruments in the past and there is now a need for more of the same equipment. Therefore, for reasons of compatibility with existing equipment, the same exact equipment provided by Netzsch is r equired. Urgency is another factor in this acquisition and Netzsch Instruments Inc has these items in stock and therefore saves the government time and money by not having to retool/resupply with new equipment. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determin ing whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability in response to this requirement to: Vinny Valastro at contact@example.gov This announcement will close on 16 August 2004 at 8AM Eastern Standard Time. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. See FBO Note 22.