The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, Emerging Technologies (ACC-NJ-ET), Benet Laboratories, Watervliet Arsenal, NY, on behalf of the US Army Armaments, Research, Development & Engineering Command's (ARDEC) Benet Laboratories (BL) intends to award a sole source contract to Fatigue Technologies Inc. (FTI) located at 401AndoverPark E, Tukwila, WA 98188. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 811310 and the small business size standard is $7,000,000.00.

The Government plans to acquire tooling, equipment and training for M284 Cannon Tube Reclamation. Period of performance is 120 days from contract date of award.

AUTHORITY: This acquisition is being conducted using other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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 synopsis is 19 October 2012 16:00 Eastern Standard Time. The point of contact for this requirement is Lauren McDermott, ACC-NJ, ET, 1 Buffington Ave, Bldg. 40, Benet Laboratories, Watervliet Arsenal, NY 12189-4000. Email: [email protected].

APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY: Request to award this requirement to Fatigue Technologies Inc. (FTI) because they have developed a patent process that has the ability to meet the requirements.

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