Thermal Scar Model

The Department of the Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, hereby publicizes its intention to award a firm fixed price contract to Thermoanalytics, Inc., 23440 Airpark Blvd, Calumet, MI 49913-3923. The potential contractor will provide basic research to perform physics based and measurement based algorithms that describe the mixing that occurs in the ocean in the wake of submerged objects, Thermal Scar Models. The period of performance on the requirement will be twelve (12) months. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive for competitive proposals/quotes. Purchase Order to be awarded IAW Simplified Acquisition FAR Part 13. No hard copy RFQ will be prepared or made available for distribution. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing that it can fulfill the requirement of providing these services may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis, and must clearly show the firm's ability to be immediately responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted in writing via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Anticipated award contracting date: Awarded NLT 15 July 2016. Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: Sole-Source. Federal Supply Code: AC22. North American Industry Classification Code: 541712.