The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, Emerging Technologies Contracting Center (ACC-NJ-ET), Benet Laboratories, Watervliet Arsenal, NY intends to award a sole source contract to General Electric Global Research (GE), 1 Research Circle, Niskayuna, NY 12309 . The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541711.

The Government seeks to use GE's proprietary Blue Arc process for rapid bulk material removal in the manufacturing of mission components. The Government is seeking: (a) negotiated rights for the use of Blue Arc ; (b) training on the use and implementation of the technology; and (c) assistance with the use, implementation, and further development of the process to meet mission needs.

AUTHORITY: This acquisition is being conducted using other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A), substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. Responsible offerors may submit a capability statement, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government; but this notice of intent, is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The closing date for this posting is 8 May 2013, 1600 Eastern Standard Time. The point of contact for this requirement is Lauren McDermott, ACC-NJ-ET, Benet Laboratories, Watervliet Arsenal, 1 Buffington Ave, Bldg. 40, Watervliet, NY 12189-4000. Email: [email protected].

APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY: Request to award this requirement to GE because they hold the patent rights to the technology sought after and meets the requirements listed above.

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