The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Newport Corporation, 1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516. The following items will be procured in the modular component measurement system: TRAC Basic software for Radiometry PN#77890; CS 260 Monochromator configured for UV to NIR PN#74100, 74166,74011; Newport Optical Power Meter Model#1936-C; Silicon - UV to IR calibrated reference detector (NIST traceable) PN#71675; Germanium - IR calibrated reference detector (NIST traceable) PN#71681. This equipment is necessary to evaluate and measure the optical properties of various devices submitted for exploitation which are proprietary in nature due to the original manufacturer. There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.bpn.gov/ to load required information. Any responses received without completing ORCA registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 12 Noon EST, March 14, 2012; Responses shall be submitted electronically at
contact@example.gov, unless otherwise agreed upon submission terms. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.
