1.  Class Code:  66

 2.  NAICS Code:  333314

 3.  Subject:  NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - LaVision high-speed laser system capable of interfacing with the current LaVision Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system.

4.  Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0194

5.  Set-Aside Code:  N/A

6.  Response Date:  09/16/2019 09:00 a.m. EST.

7.  Place of Performance:  US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground
                  
          Adelphi Contracting Division          
          U.S. Army Research Laboratory
          ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, BLDG. 321
          ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005

 8.  Description: 

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) IAW  41 U.S.C. § 1901 (U.S. Code - Title 41. Public Contracts § 1901. Simplified acquisition procedures), Only One Responsible Source based on compatibility requirements, and proprietary issues.  The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with LaVision Inc., 211 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 100, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, for One (1) LaVision high-speed laser system capable of interfacing with the current LaVision Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice.  A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

Responses to this notice are due on or before 09/16/2019 by email at 09:00 a.m. EST to [email protected].

Point of Contact for this notice is Alberta R. Stadtler. 301-394-1080, [email protected].