Argon Ion Plasma Tube: The solicitation number is FA8601-11-T-0198. The NAICS Code is 334516. The size standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). The proposed source is Newport Corporation. The purchase is for a replacement Argon Ion Plasma Tube for an Argon Ion Laser. This acquisition is in direct support for AFIT Physics Department. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any information received within five (5) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. Any information should be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to Ashley Cunningham, ASC/PKOB, (937) 257-3926 no later than 4:00 P.M. local time on 20 July 2011.

E-mail submissions must contain the subject line, "Solicitation FA8601-11-T-0198, Argon Plasma Tube." E-mail filters at WPAFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the prescribed subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also .zip or .exe files are prohibited attachments and may be deleted by the WPAFB e-mail filters. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are sent as attachments to e-mail. The e-mail filters may delete any other form of attachments.

Only inquiries/information received by 20 July 2011 will be considered. Any questions should be directed to Ashley Cunningham at 937-522-4520.