The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground 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 COSMED USA, INC. 1850 Bates Ave, Concord, CA 94520-1240. NAICS Code is 334510; Business Size Standard Size is 500. The following equipment will be procured:

0001- Fitmate PRO VO2max and Exercise Prescription, Part Number: C09066-02-99, Qty: 4 ea.
0002- Fitmate, Canopy Module, Part Number: C03950-01-11, Qty: 1 ea.
0003- Cart, Fitmate, Part Number: C02950-01-11, Qty: 4 ea.
0004- Adapter RMF Flowmeter for Fitmate mask, Part Number: C02839-01-20, Qty: 12 ea.
0005- Adapter VO2 max flowmeter, Part Number: C02466-01-20, Qty: 12 ea.
0006- Trackmaster Treadmill TMX 425 C Part Number: C03950-01-11(p/n: A-666-500-038) w/Manual Controller and Emergency Stop Button, 110 Volts, Qty: 1 ea.
0007 - Cable, RS232 Treadmill TMX425c and RAM 770 for Fitmate Pro, Part Number: C01936-01-12, Qty: 1 ea.

Ship to: RDS (Meical Unit, NDW Anacostia Annex, 250 Murray Lane, SW, Washington, DC 20509

COSMED is the sole manufacturer of the cardio pulmonary rest and exercise system. The system operates with industry standard protocols for exercise testing. The system interface with the TMX 425C that requires component programming that is a proprietary to the gas analyzer. The system provided by COSMED guarantees that each component operates within specification requirement and provides assurance that the two devices will correctly interface. The current project requiring the COSMED cardio pulmonary rest and exercise system is high visibility and requires the security and confidentiality through the manufacturer. COSMED USA, Inc. is the only source available that can satisfy this requirement. No other manufacturer is authorized as resellers. 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 Federal Procurement Data System (SAM)https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM 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 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 19 July 2013. Responses should be submitted electronically to [email protected]. 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 a competitive procurement. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

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