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.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures:
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000.
• FAR Part 13.501 (a) for purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to
Bruker Nano, Inc. (Company Name) of Santa Barbara, CA to furnish:

See Below:

Line Item #001
MULTIMODE-UPGRADE:
-Configured System:
-MULTIMODE8HR-U-NSV - UPG Exist MM W/NS3/3A/3D/4/4A
Upgrade to an Existing MultiMode SPM with a NanoScope 3/3A/3D/4 or 4A Control Station
-MultiMode SPM upgrade to the latest configuration, the MultiMode 8HR,provides a new Windows 7 NanoScope Control Station (new controller, computer and DSP), version 9.xx Nano Scope software, Peakforce HR
module, MultiMode base electronics upgrade, new 37 pin adapter (Model 37PA) and a 30-in LCD monitor
Part No: MULTIMODEHR-U
Quantity: 1Ea

Line Item #002
Factory Retrofit of Existing Multimode SPM Optical Head for Q-control Operation
-Factory retrofit of existing Multimode optical head provides increased sensitivity for optimal Q-control operation
-Includes upgraded head electronics for lowest possible noise and cleanest possible images when imaging in Q control iwth a NanoScope IV, IVa or V Control Station
Part No: MMLNQU
Quantity: 1Ea

Line Item #003
Two-Day Installation and Training at the customer's site
Part No: ITCS
Quantity: 1Ea

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811219 with the size standard of $20.5M.
The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is J059.

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: Cheryl Benthall, email: [email protected].
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the "Subject" line of your email.

Bid Protests Not Available