NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

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 telephone 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  United Mineral and Chemical Corp. Lynhurst, NJ to furnish:  400 grams
7N Indium
UMC Code: IN7S15
Size – Shot, 1 gram pieces
Packaging – 100 gram vacuum packed

600 grams
7N Antimony
UMC Code ANT7NS
Size – Pieces/Disc Shape, 1 g, 7mmD x 3mmL
Packaging – 100 gram bottle

10 grams
5N Antimony Telluride
UMC Code SB2TE3525
Size – 2-5mm pieces
Packaging – 10 gram pack

200 grams
7N Gallium
UMC Code GA701
Size – Ingot, 1 g, 8mmD x 6mmL
Packaging – 50 gram vacuum packed
Gallium needs to ship - Federal Express P1
As accessible dangerous goods
Class 8 Corrosive Material
Gallium Must stay cold
 

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is   325998       with the size standard of     Small     .   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is   6810       .

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 within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice.  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.

The point of contact is: Chandita Wynn , email:  chandita.wynn@nrl.navy.mil.  

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