Laser based Hypersonic Flow

 NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  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 Calspan of San Diego, CA to furnish:

  __X__ See Attached Schedule of Supplies/Services             

1. Six-component Internal Balance (Quantity: 1)

• 0.55-in size, tapered connection
• Maximum normal force          = 50 lb
• Maximum side force              = 25 lb
• Maximum axial force             = 15 lb
• Maximum pitching moment   = 150 in.-lb
• Maximum yaw moment         = 75 in-lb
• Maximum roll moment           = 25 in-lb

2. Sting (Quantity: 1)

• 15-5 precipitation hardening stainless steel
• Mating interface to back end of balance
• Mating interface to Model Positioning System (MPS) strut
• 17-in long

3. Balance Case and Cradle

• Pelican case
• Internal wood supports for balance

4. On-site Installation

• Integration to existing MPS
• Operational check

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) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  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.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N0017325Q5926 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.