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Rheometer and Accessories
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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans to award a sole source purchase order to TA Instruments for a rheometer, its accessories, and installation services. This action is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, as TA Instruments is identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's specific requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1000 and uses the Federal Supply Code 6640. The purchase will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR 12.201-1, applicable for acquisitions not exceeding $350,000. Interested parties have a 15-day window from the notice’s publication date to express their interest and demonstrate capability to fulfill the requirement, with any such response needing to provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. However, the decision not to pursue competition remains at the government's discretion, and no costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed. The point of contact for inquiries is Richard Key, reachable via email. The procurement and performance location is Washington, DC, and all correspondence should reference the Notice of Intent number.
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Washington, DC, 20375, USASet-Aside
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to TA INSTRUMENTS to furnish:
RHEOMETER, ACCESSORIES, AND INSTALLATION
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1000 . The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6640 .
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Richard Key , email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.