--High Pressure Pump Type AP01-0770-1116

The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick, MA intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to Engineered Pressure Systems, Inc., 165 Ferry Road, Haverhill, MA 01835-8017, to purchase a High Pressure Pump Type AP01-0770-1116. The Government int ends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order with an estimated value of approximately $41,750.00. The rationale for other than full and open competition is that this particular high pressure pump will provide a compatible, reliable pumping system for t wo (2) 1 volume high pressure processing units assembled by Engineering Pressure Systems. This pump is capable of establishing target final pressure of 100,000 pounds/sq.in. (psi) in less than 1 minute in the existing high pressure processing vessel with yoke in closed position using water as the pressure fluid medium to enable similar compression heating properties as the wet foods being processed. Reliable operation with this fluid medium in repeated cycles is a prime consideration. In addition, this pump is compatible with the use of the high-pressure adapters with the existing high pressure tubing and valves as well as the control system for the existing unit. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all comments r eceived within seven days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the G overnment. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The North American Industry Classification System Identifier for this procurement is 541330. Questions concer ning this synopsis can be directed to Valerie DeAngelis, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov or by fax, +1 (555) 000-0000. Inquiries shall be made no later than 3:30 PM EST on 22 January 2008.