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--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to MTS Systems Corporation, 14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 to to purchase two commercially available MTS Model 329LT 6-DOF Road Simulator Units

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The US Army Contracting Agency at Aberdeen Proving Ground plans to issue a sole source, firm fixed price order to MTS Systems Corporation for the purchase of two commercially available MTS Model 329LT 6-DOF Road Simulator units. These units are intended to complement two existing simulators already in use at the Aberdeen Test Center, enhancing the current vehicle durability testing capabilities from a single-axle to a two-axle test setup. The procurement includes not only the two simulator corners but also the necessary hydraulic components, installation, checkout services, and the fabrication of a new inertial mass and environmental enclosure for the equipment. Ensuring 100% compatibility with the existing units is critical for operational control, maintenance, and logistical support. This acquisition is conducted as a sole source procurement under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, meaning the government will only negotiate with MTS Systems Corporation. The contract falls under NAICS code 334519, with a size standard of 500 employees. While this notice invites interested parties to indicate capability or interest, it does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The anticipated award date is on or about September 15, 2006. The contracting officer responsible for this procurement is Mrs. Barbara M. Kuklinski.

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Sole source fixed-price order to MTS for two road simulators with installation, compatible upgrades.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedAug 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

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OfficeABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

Office AddressABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

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Full Description

US Army Contracting Agency, Directorate of Contracting, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to issue a sole source firm fixed price order to MTS Systems Corporation, 14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 to purchase two commercially availabl e MTS Model 329LT 6-DOF Road Simulator units to augment two existing units already owned and used by the government at Aberdeen Test Center. The two additional units must be 100% compatible with the older units to extend the utility of a vehicle durabilit y simulator at Aberdeen Test Center from a single- axle tester to a two-axle tester. The order will include two Model 329LT corners (PN 100-064-778), necessary hydraulic piping, manifolds, and hoses, installation and checkout, and the fabrication of a new inertial mass and environmental enclosure for the equipment. Compatibility with the existing equipment is of paramount importance for control, maintenance, and logistics reasons. This is a sole source procurement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with MTS Systems Corporation under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334519 and the size standard is 500 employees. Interested persons may identif y their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. An award will be made on or about September 15, 2006. Point of contact is Mr s. Barbara M. Kuklinski, Contracting Officer, email: contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000.