The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order for an XPS Microprobe system. This procurement is to be issued on a sole source basis to Physical Electronics, USA of Chanhassen, MN. The proposed contract action is for an XPS Microprobe System and related accessories to be used characterize materials that range from polymeric matierals to ceramic mateirals and fatigued hull components to battery electrodes.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Award of a firm-fized price purchase order is anticipated under Simplified Acquisitions procedures. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit capability statements. This NOTICE OF INTENT is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all capabilities statements received prior to September 21, 2015 will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice of intent is soley within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A formal RFQ will not be posted since this is a sole source requirement.

Offerors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award. Interested persons may forward their capabilities statements to [email protected] referencing RFQ N00167-15-T-0051.

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