Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Desktop Metal, Inc.

This Synopsis/Request for Information is being posted to satisfy the requirement under the Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.201 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement PGI 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a) with Desktop Metal, Inc. (DM) for the procurement of the following items: Quantity one (1) Studio System+ 3D Printer and one (1) Shop System 3D Printer with applicable installation, training, and maintenance services. FOB: Destination The justification for this contract through other than full and open competition is that DM and no other company or reseller could meet the Government's requirements. This sources sought notice of intent is posted to both the Beta.Sam.Gov page located at http://www.beta.sam.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that Beta.Sam is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case Beta.Sam is unavailable. Please feel free to access information posted by the Navy Sea Systems Command. This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources are encouraged to submit a brief capabilities statement, which, if received by 20 August 2020 at 12:00 PM, ET, shall be considered by NSWCDD via e-mail to marc.loury@navy.mil. Responses should reference " N00178-20-R-C501 - Desktop Metal, Inc. Interested concerns must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. No telephone responses will be accepted. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied, or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to the sources sought marked or designated as corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.