J--Equipment Maintenance and Calibration for the TESS, 1000 KIP, and 100 KIP Load Frames for a One-Year Period

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because there is only one responsible source due to standardization requirements, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (FAR 6.302-1). See posted J&A for further information. USACE, Engineering Research and Development Center-Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) requires equipment maintenance and calibration for the TESS, 1000 KIP and 100 KIP Load Frames for a 1 year period. The completion date will be no later than 30 September 2014. This Contracts Office intends to negotiate a sole source, firm fixed-price purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures with MTS Systems Corporation due to this equipment was manufacturer by MTS. Request for W9132T-13-T-0039 will be issued on or about 3 September 2013 with a closing date on or about 9 September 2013. Requests for copies of the solicitation shall be made in writing addressed to: ERDC-CERL, Contracts Office, Attn: Diane Biggs, PO Box 9005, Champaign IL 61826-9005. Requests may also be submitted via facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail to contact@example.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted. Prospective offerors shall submit the company name, address, phone number, FAX number, point of contact and email address with the request for solicitation.