The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to PCB Piezotronics, Inc.  The proposed action is for 20 PCB 355M73 Accelerometers, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: These PCB 355M73 Accelerometers are the only ones used in all large scale models at the ARD and are installed in the models to support testing related to the Columbia Program.  Therefore, only PCB 355M73 Accelerometers are the only ones that can be used in the models in order to be able to compare previous data to the current data collected.  Additionally, PCB Piezotronics, Inc holds the proprietary design and rights to this component.    The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to PCB Piezotronics, Inc using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.      

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 17 July 2017.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by 07/17/2017, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order 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.  

Inquiries should be directed to Shelby O'Neill at shelby.o'[email protected].