Agilent ITD STD G1367E equipment Repair

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC, IHEODTD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC

5301 Stevens Creek BLVD

Santa Clara, California 95051

For – Agilent ITD STD G1367E equipment Repair

The Agilent HPLC is proprietary and manufactured by Agilent. Therefore, they are the only company certified to provide technical services, parts, and general maintenance on the instrumentation. A fully operational Agilent HPLC is required to conduct critical lab analysis. Any replacement parts and repair services for this instrument can only be provided by Agilent.

This action is be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516. The FSC code is J066.  The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). 

This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by March 4th at 11:00 AM (EST). 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. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Responses to this electronic notice must be made by March 4th at 11:00 AM (EST).  Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements, quotes, and capabilities to Sharon Cooper, via email: Sharon.cooper@navy.mil and provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.