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Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB TN intends to award a contract to AVL Test Systems, Incorporated, 47603 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170. This requirement is for a soot measuring device utilizing photo-acoustic technology, capable of fast and accurate measurements of non-volatile particle mass, particle number density and particle size distribution. The system must be recognized by the SAE E-31 Aircraft Exhaust Emissions Measurement Committee and meet the precision, accuracy, and dynamic range needs of AEDC for environmental reporting and engine analysis. The measurement system shall consist of the following: Sampling System for SAE E-31 Emission Certification & Testing: - o TM0489ASTA.01.A001 AVL Sampling System 110V - Demonstration Unit includes: 1 Front - End Box, 1 Heated Sample Line 25m, 1 Back-End Box with interface to AVL Particle Counter and AVL Micro Soot Sensor, 1 Industrial PC for Data Acquisition/Monitoring, and includes one year standard warranty; - o TM0489EX.01.A001 Expert Support for Sampling System includes: 1 day on-site application support provided by a measurement/application expert from AVL - o TNAMAASTA.01.A001 Travel Expenses for Expert Support for Sampling System; Particulate Measurement Devices for E31 Testing Package which includes: - o TM0489ASTA.01.A002 AVL Particle Counter E 110V includes: 1 Volatile Particle Remover (VPR), 1 Condensation Particle Counter (CPC), 1 Mains Connection 110 V, 1 TCP/IP Cable 15m, 1 User Manual AVL Particle Counter, 4 Spare HEPA Filter Inserts, 2 Spare Boxes with High Efficiency Particle Filter Inserts (box of 10), 1 Application Kit (connection between primary diluter and sample probe), 1 Transportation Box, Calibration in accordance with SAE E-31, and includes one year standard warranty - o TM0483G01B.01.A001 Micro Soot Sensor 483 110/115 V includes: 1 Micro Soot Sensor 483 Measurement Unit, 1 Micro Soot Sensor 483 Pump Unit, 1 Main Connection 110/115 V, 1 interface link 15m, 1 User manual AVL 483, Calibration in accordance with SAE E-31, and includes one year standard warranty - o TM0489TRCB.01.A001 Trolley For E31 Testing with Conditioning Unit, 110/115V with includes: 1 Trolley with compressed air preparation module, 1 air conditioning unit, 1 installation Kit for the AVL Particle Counter, 1 Compressed Air Hose, and includes one year standard warranty - o TNAMAASTA.01.A002 Commissioning and Training including: check of installation, Function test / leak check done automatically after Power on of the device, Installation/check of the Java Runtime system (min. Version 5.2), Test measurement via Operating software (Java-DUI), Check of the analogue output value towards automation system if applicable, User instruction, and report generation - o TNAMAASTA.01.A003 Travel for Commissioning and Training This synopsis is approved for a sole source contract action as authorized in FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. No solicitation package will be issued. However, all interested sources may identify their interest but must provide proof of capability to provide an acceptable product by submitting an accurate description of the equipment offered, make and model numbers of the equipment, pricing data, and warranties. Only responses containing this data will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will not be made on the basis of responses received to this synopsis. If no favorable responses are received by 2:00 PM CST on 20 August 2013, a contract will be negotiated with the above named source.